2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 3 and 4

1903-S 10C--Scratched--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, a few pinscratches are seen on the reverse; 1909-S--Corroded, Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details, Net V

1904-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Dime production at the San Francisco Mint amounted to just 800,000 coins in 1904. Perhaps needless to say, the '04-S is a ...

1905-S 10C MS60 ANACS, the borders have speckles of apple-green patina, the luster is extensive although not overwhelming; and a 1908-S MS62 ANACS, we

1906 10C AU55 ANACS, brilliant and sharply struck, with considerable frosty cartwheel luster, there is a small area of granular irregularity behind Li

1907-D 10C MS65 NGC. Intensely lustrous with rich, billowy mint frost, the essentially untoned surfaces are bright with an ice-white sheen. Neither th

1908-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Produced in generous numbers, the 1908-S is not a particularly rare coin in circulated grades. Mint State survivors are another

1909-D 10C MS64 ANACS. Splendid golden-brown, powder-blue, and lilac patina. A boldly struck near-Gem with impressive surfaces and semi-prooflike fiel

1912-S 10C MS65 PCGS. The surfaces are exceptionally clean and hint of an even finer grade. Lightly toned, the S mintmark has been noticeably repunche

1915-S 10C MS64 PCGS. The borders have light green-gray patina. A sharply struck near-Gem with reasonable luster and attractive surfaces. Less than 1

1892 10C PR66 NGC. Deep lavender and aqua colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light. A well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem. Liberty...

1892 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. Untoned, or essentially so, the bright surfaces allow full appreciation of the bold and desirable cameo finish. The devices a

1896 10C PR64 PCGS. A needle-sharp near-Gem that has undisturbed surfaces and original light golden-brown patina. The cameo contrast is quite noticeab

1896 10C PR66 NGC. Rich sea-green, electric-blue, and ruby-red colors interchange across the virtually immaculate surfaces. A well struck Gem. Only 76

1897 10C PR67 PCGS. Produced in respectable numbers for a proof Barber Dime from the 1890s, the 1897 (731 coins struck) is generally available in grad

1900 10C PR66 PCGS. Splendid gold and lavender patina. A razor-sharp Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces. A gorgeous proof Barber Dime, fit for eithe

1902 10C PR67 NGC. A virtually perfect example of this common, post-1900 date. Each side is dazzlingly brilliant with just a hint of light golden colo

1904 10C PR65 Cameo NGC. Uniformly brilliant with reflective fields and a mild cameo contrast on the devices. Gem quality throughout, there are no sin

1904 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Unlike the typical proof from the early years of the 20th century, this nearly flawless, untoned specimen was endowed with ap

1905 10C PR67 NGC. An outstanding proof Barber Dime. The fields are deeply mirrored and serve as a bright backlight for the coin's rich tonal qu...

1907 10C PR66 PCGS. Rich patina and deeply mirrored surfaces compliment each other. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 2

1910 10C PR65 NGC. Deeply mirrored with pronounced peripheral shadings of gunmetal-blue and charcoal. A very attractive, fully original Gem. Important

1916 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. One would be hard pressed to find a finer 1916-P Mercury Dime, even if an example were graded finer at either NGC or PCG

1916-D 10C--Damaged--ANACS, Good Details, Net AG3, well worn with a few shallow gouges visible on the reverse; and a 1942/1 VF30 ANACS, toned a medium

1916-D 10C Good 4 PCGS. A solid, wholly original specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometime

1916-D 10C Good 4 ANACS. The obverse rim is complete while there is weakness on the reverse rim due to wear. Important notice: We expect to be auction

No Lot. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up wit

1916-D 10C--Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 6. Well detailed for the grade with smooth, subdued surfaces from the cleaning. An affordable example

1916-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. This cataloger, as well as many others in today's rare coin auction industry, has spilled a great deal of ink a...

1916-S 10C MS67 NGC. Russet and iridescent-blue toning on the peripheries of the obverse and mostly russet toning scattered throughout the reverse. Po

1917 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. A dusting of somewhat streaky and dappled dark-olive toning spots appear on each side. Well struck with seemingly pristi

1917-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. There is some medium intensity champagne-russet peripheral shading at the lower reverse and right obverse borders. Ot

1917-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. This is one of the finest pieces of this issue we have handled in quite some time. Even though richly toned, the domi

1917-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Mottled golden-russet color is noted on both sides of this coin, but is most prominent on the reverse. Die polish lin

1917-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. The 1917-S Dime had a mintage of 27 million pieces. The vast majority entered into the channels of commerce, and the

1918 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Absolutely brilliant with a sharp strike and bright satin luster.From the St. Louis Collection. Important notice: We ex

1918-D 10C MS64 PCGS. Spectacular electric-blue peripheral patina frames the golden-brown centers. A nicely struck near-Gem that has lustrous and near

1918-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. This is a richly and originally toned representative of this, the rarest Denver Mint Mercury Dime with Full Bands def

1918-S 10C MS66 PCGS. A flashy Gem with beautiful preservation and a hint of yellow-green color. The central bands lack bold definition, but the strik

1918-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. The rarity of this issue with Full Bands detail can be laid at the doorstep of both extensive circulation and poor wo

1919 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. Although the mintage of 1919 Mercury Dimes exceeded 35 million pieces, the location of a Superb, fully struck example ca

1919-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Lot 6988 in our Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale offered an MS66 Full Bands PCGS 1919-D Dime that shattered all previo

1919-S 10C MS65 NGC. Fully lustrous beneath a light dusting of silver-gray and pale gold colors, this smooth example is free of bothersome abrasions.

1919-S 10C MS66 PCGS. A semi-key date in the Mercury Dime series, the 1919-S is unquestionably rare with surfaces that are as smooth as those of the p

1919-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. A very difficult issue to locate with Full Bands definition, the 1919-S is second only to the 1918-S in strike rarity

1920 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. The obverse of this impeccably preserved example is coated in deep olive and rose toning while burnt-gold and steel-blue

1920-S 10C MS64 PCGS. Although the centers lack complete definition, this lightly toned and lustrous near-Gem has good eye appeal due to the unabraded

1920-S 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. Original shades of lilac accent the satiny surfaces of this well-struck near-Gem. Important notice: We expect to be au

1921 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. With a limited original mintage of 1.2 million pieces, the 1921 is a popular key date in the Mercury Dime series. Mint S

1921-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. This is a mostly untoned Gem with satin textured surfaces. The central reverse crossbands are fully split, and all oth

1921-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Formerly sold as lot 6204 in our 1997 ANA Sale, where it was described as: "Slightly scarcer than the 1921-P w...

1923 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Satiny luster on this white, mark-free example.From the St. Louis Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auction

1923-S 10C MS66 PCGS. A nicely struck Gem that comes relatively close to a Full Bands designation. While not rounded, the central bands are virtually

1923-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The mintage for the 1923-S was 6.4 million pieces, the vast majority of which entered the channels of commerce and st

1923-S 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. An even finer example of this conditionally scarce issue. Both sides are wondrously preserved and blessed with an unco

1924 10C MS65 ANACS. A trio of toned Mercury Dimes. Each coin displays varying degrees of russet and metallic-gray toning with underlying golden hues.

1924 10C MS63 Full Bands ANACS, deeply toned on both the obverse and reverse; 1924 MS64 Full Bands ANACS, mottled russet gray toning; 1924 MS64 Full B

1924 10C MS65 Full Bands ANACS. Deep mottled toning envelops the reverse and hugs the peripheries of the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be au

1924 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. The 1924-P is quite scarce in Gem and finer grades, especially with Full Band details, unlike many later Dimes from the

1924-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. A lustrous and impressively preserved near-Gem. Well struck aside from the tops of the letters in STATES OF. A vertic

1924-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. The 1924-D (6.8 million pieces produced) is the first Denver Mint Mercury Dime since the 1921-D. While more or less o

1925-D 10C MS65 NGC. Lustrous and satiny with some deep mottled color seen mostly on the obverse. A little flatly struck but fully original.From the R

1925-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. In addition to being a strike rarity, the 1925-S is also an absolute rarity and a condition rarity. Most of the 5.8 m

1925-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. While known for poor striking details, this 1925-S is sharply defined throughout. The brilliant surfaces are covered

1926 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. Beautifully toned in mostly concentric shades of violet and emerald-green. Precious few '26-P Dimes have equalled ...

1926-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. This is a lower mintage (6.8 million pieces) branch mint Dime from the 1920s. Even so, the 1926-D is not a rare coin

1926-S 10C AU Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. The surfaces display pleasant light-olive color, and there are only a few light abrasions and hairline

1926-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. The Mercury Dime series is replete with expensive issues in top grade, but few command the widespread respect accorde

1927-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. The 1927-D Dime is an underrated issue that is comparable in this grade to the better known and more highly respected

1927-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The first of two Gem Full Bands 1927-S Mercury Dimes from this consignor, this lightly patinated example is overlaid

1927-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. A semi-key date, the 1927-S is seldom encountered as a Full Bands Gem (this despite the fact that we are offering mul

1928-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Lustrous and untoned with clean surfaces. Population: 22 in 66, 2 finer (10/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1929 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Only a whisper of patina is noted on this mostly white, satiny Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1929-S 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. For the lover of rich patina, this marvelous Gem is one to take a look at. Along with a full strike, highly lustrous s

1934 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. A satiny, well struck Dime with minimal abrasions. A light champagne patina is highlighted by pink undertones.From the C

1934 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. A fully detailed example that is essentially as struck, having acquired the barest trace of pastel blue color at the bo

1936 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. This is the finest 1936 Dime certified by PCGS, and NGC has also graded one coin the same (but none finer), making this

1936-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Unsurpassable in grade at either NGC or PCGS (10/02), this silky-smooth Superb Gem is overlaid in streaks of golden-g

1936-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. A lightly toned and lustrous Superb Gem that has a sharp strike and a nearly pristine reverse. Tied for the finest gra

1937-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Unknown any finer at PCGS, this fully lustrous Superb Gem combines an untoned obverse with a golden tinged reverse. R

1938-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. This well struck Superb Gem is brilliant save for a few splashes of lavender toning on the devices.From the Collection

1939-D 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. This is a magical Gem, well struck with near-flawless surfaces, and displaying bright rich rainbow toning on both sid

1941-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. A boldly struck and rather prooflike Superb Gem that has essentially flawless surfaces. Numerous raised die polish lin

1942/1 10C AU53 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, both sides are lightly toned with a few russet specks. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1942/1-D 10C MS63 Full Bands NGC. Very scarce in any condition but especially elusive in Mint State, very few D-mint overdates have surfaced in the 42

1942/1-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. We cannot see outwardly any reason why this coin should not be in a Gem holder. There are no distracting abrasions,

1942/1-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The earliest mention of the '42/1-D Dime in a numismatic publication came in the form of a letter to the edit...

1943-D 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. A glorious '43-D Dime, both sides are fully lustrous with nary a distracting bagmark to report. The otherwise si...

1943-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. In addition to its Superb technical merits, the totally undisturbed surfaces have toned on each side in crescents of m

1944-D 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. Simply amazing technical quality and aesthetic appeal in a '44-D Dime, this coin should have little trouble fin...

1945-S 10C Micro S MS67 NGC. A lustrous coin with exceptional mint frost and abrasions of any type being held to a bare minimum. Important notice: We

1945-S 10C Micro S MS66 Full Bands NGC. A scarce and often overlooked strike rarity in the short set of Mercury Dimes. The surfaces are snow-white and

1938 10C PR66 NGC. A Superb, well mirrored specimen that is softly patinated except for a crescent of deeper reddish-brown toning along the right obve

1938 10C PR66 NGC. Dazzling reflective qualities are consistent from fields to devices. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1938 10C PR67 NGC. Untoned with intense, glassy reflectivity and even a hint of contrast on the reverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1939 10C PR66 PCGS. Brilliant throughout with exceptionally deep mirrored fields. The surfaces are nearly flawless and this would make a superb proof

1939 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. The 1936-42 proof series is known for not having any appreciable contrast between the fields and devices. This piece shows as

1940 10C PR66 NGC. Pure white surfaces plunge into bottomless mirrored fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-25

1941 10C PR68 NGC. The impeccable mirrored surfaces are adorned with a crescent of pale rose and blue iridescence on the left side of the obverse alon

1942 10C PR66 NGC. Distinctive bluish-russet patina is noted on both sides. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1942 10C PR67 PCGS. Both sides have milky yellow-gray patina. A seemingly fully struck Superb Gem that has completely undisturbed surfaces. The final