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1942/1-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC....
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Sold on Apr 30, 2009 for:
$34,500.00
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Description
Singular 1942/1-D Dime, MS67 Full Bands
Only Certified Superb Gem at NGC or PCGS
1942/1-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-010.8.
Unlike its bold Philadelphia counterpart, the more subtle Denver
1942/1 dime overdate was not immediately recognized. As described
by Eric von Klinger in his article "Overdate Dimes of 1942" for the
November 28, 2005 edition of Coin World, "The 1942/1-D
Winged Liberty Head dime (from the Denver Mint) apparently was not
even reported until about two decades later and then knowledge of
it grew only slowly."Throughout the 1960s, a series of D-mint overdate sightings were reported in the numismatic press, but it was not until the late 1960s that the 1942/1-D dime received general acceptance in the numismatic community, though its popularity accelerated dramatically upon its listing in the Guide Book. After two decades of possible circulation, though, most Denver overdate survivors show significant wear, and Mint State survivors are rare prizes.
The Superb Gem offered here is chief among them--the only MS67 example certified by either NGC or PCGS, with or without Full Bands (3/09). Its minimally toned surfaces offer fresh silver-white luster with a hint of frostiness on the devices. The strike is razor-sharp on both sides, not merely at the bands. Close inspection of the lower obverse shows the overdate, as well as the variety's signature doubling on the 4 in the date as well as on the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. In sum, a vibrant and gorgeous piece that could act as a cornerstone to the ultimate Mercury dime collection.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23K6, PCGS# 5041, Greysheet# 4610)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2009 April-May Cincinnati, OH (CSNS) US Coin Auction #1124 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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