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1919-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. The 1919-D dime comes

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1919-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. The 1919-D dime comes
<B>1919-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC.</B></I> The 1919-D dime comes from a mintage of nearly 10 million pieces, and is generally obtainable through the mid Uncirculated grade level. Higher grade examples with Full Bands, however, are much more difficult to come by. Indeed, Paul Green, in a January 18, 2005 article in <I>Numismatic News</B></I> entitled "1919-D Mercury Dime Catches Up With Peers," states: "The 1919-D Mercury dime in MS-65 with full-split bands has soared in price from $5,600 to $38,500 since 1998. That alone is enough to make anyone sit up and take notice, but there is more, as at today's price, it is close to the price of the 1916-D and no one would have thought that was possible. It is not out of the question for the 1919-D in MS65 with full-split bands to pass the 1916-D and increase its lead over the 1942/41 to become the most expensive Mercury dime in top grade."<BR> Radiant luster explodes from both sides of the Full Band Gem presented in this lot. While the surfaces look untoned at first glance, magnification reveals hints of incipient gold-tan color. A powerful strike results not only in fully split, rounded middle bands, but bold diagonal bands as well. Moreover, excellent definition is apparent at the peripheries, where weakness is common to the issue (David Lange, <I>Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes</B></I>). There are no mentionable marks, but some interesting obverse die cracks are noted. Population: 13 in 65 Full Bands, 5 finer (4/07).<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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