Natural toning and aging of coins, when undisturbed, brings the highest prices. Add eye-caching toning together with appreciative collectors and values rise. Interestingly, the 1919-D, 1927-D, and 1927-S are the only dates in the entire. Aprosimately 1/4 to 1/3 of the certified Mint State examples qualify as Full Bands, and these usually fetch a hefty premium over the non-Full Bands versions. The coin pictured lived up to its potential by realizing $402 at a David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction.Ī notable Mercury dime having everything necessary to classify as gem quality - mark free surfaces, bold strike, and intense luster. The 1919-D Dime is common in circulated grades but it becomes one of the more elusive dates in Mint State. It is accompanied with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and surrounded with the face value and the lettering 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', with the mintmark to the right of 'ONE'. Often when toning is light and attractive the visual interest adds value to the coin.Įven though some collectors seek only brilliant silver white examples as additions to their collections, many others see stunning toned Mercury dimes as appealing. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that the United States is prepared for the war and its desire for peace. Silver tones naturally overtime, today this rare 1937 Mercury dime displays subtle shades of gold, red and blue highlighted by original luster.
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