LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Summer F.U.N. Sig. Coin Auction #442  / 

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1916-D 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1916-D 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC.
<B>1916-D 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC.</B></I> Like the 1909-S VDB cent, the 1916-D dime is more available in Mint State grades than some other key issues, largely due to its first-year status. Members of the general public saved examples, and so the issue has a significant proportion of higher-grade survivors. At the same time, those coins held by non-numismatists often suffered from careless handling, which helps explain the lack of Gem and better representatives.<BR> Lange (2005) describes the 1916-D issue as "nearly always well struck, with many Mint State examples qualifying" for the Full Bands designation. On this piece, the bands of the fasces exhibit full separation and rounding as well. The surfaces offer pleasing luster and a blend of gunmetal and gold color at the margins, while the centers retain a silver-gray appearance. Wispy abrasions in the textured fields and on the devices account for the grade, though the coin would rate considerably better on visual appeal alone.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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