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1942/1 10C MS65 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1942/1 10C MS65 PCGS
<B>1942/1 10C MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The 1942/1 Philadelphia dime was identified early on after production, unlike its 1942/1 cousin from Denver, that apparently was not even reported until about two decades later. In a November 28, 2005 <I>Coin World</B></I> article "Overdate Dimes of 1942," Eric von Klinger says the first published report of the 1942/1 Philadelphia issue apparently occurred in the March 1943 issue of the <I>Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine</B></I>, where Arnold Cohn of Kingston, NY wrote: <BR><BR>"Recently I came across a 1942 dime (I look at every coin I touch) that would pass as brilliant uncirculated and on close examination it turned out to be a 1942 over 1941. Have you heard or seen anything of this dime or can you tell me where I might get some information about it?"<BR><BR>Von Klinger goes on to say: "Soon, a large part of the whole population of the country knew about the overdate and was inspecting any new dime."<BR><BR> This Gem specimen exhibits clearly the underdigit 1, as well as the typically seen doubling on the 4. Both sides are awash in glowing luster covered with a thin coat of delicate powder-blue and tan-beige patina. A penetrating strike emboldens the design elements, and the middle bands show a fair amount of separation. Close inspection reveals no mentionable marks. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Population: 7 in 65, 1 finer (6/07).<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>\)
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