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1918-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS

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1918-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS
<B>1918-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS.</B></I> The 1918-D dime is rare with full center bands; fewer than 30 Gem-quality pieces are designated as Full Bands by PCGS and NGC. Moreover, this issue is typically weak on the lower diagonal band and on the peripheral design elements (David Lange, <I>The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes</B></I>).<BR> The exquisite strike on the Gem example in this lot transcends the Full Bands to include boldness on the diagonal bands <I>and</B></I> on all of the peripheral elements. Its lustrous surfaces are visited by speckles of gold-tan and charcoal at the borders. Were it not for a couple of minute marks on Mercury, this lovely specimen would undoubtedly grade even higher. Population: 17 in 65 Full Bands, 2 finer (11/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Adolph A. Weinman<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)