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Auction 1231 | Lot 5321 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1116 | Lot 1772 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1143 | Lot 4554 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1151 | Lot 5497 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 334 | Lot 6115 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Ex: William Dominick and Joshua II PCGS Registry Sets. Other than the 1916-D, the 1942/1 is the best known key date in the Mercury Dime series. It is slightly scarcer as a Full Bands Gem than its 1942/1-D counterpart, and the overdate is much bolder. This famous variety was produced sometime within the last four months of 1941. The Philadelphia Mint was apparently pushed to the limit of its coinage capacity as the United States geared up its economy to meet the challenges of World War II. Over 300 million Dimes were struck in 1942, the highest mintages of the denomination to that date. Two obverse dies for the Mercury dime were impressed first with a 1941-dated hub, and then with a 1942-dated hub. One of these dies, the more dramatic of the two, was used to coin an undetermined number of 1942/1 dimes at the Philadelphia Mint. The other was shipped west to the Denver Mint. By March of 1943, the Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine had published a discovery article about the overdate submitted by Arnold Kohn of Kingston, New York. Despite the short amount of time before this error was discovered, and the resulting scramble by collectors to find as many examples as possible, few coins have come down to today's specialists in truly spectacular levels of preservation. According to Walter Breen, most Uncirculated examples of this variety are from four rolls discovered in 1954.
The present premium Gem has blazing luster and light olive and honey-gold color. Although not razor-sharp, the strike is decidedly above average, and the surfaces are nearly pristine. It is pedigreed to the Joshua II and William Dominick Mercury Dime with Varieties PCGS Registry Sets, which are ranked #1 and #2 all-time. Population: 6 in 66, 0 finer (10/03). (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 388 | Lot 2089 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Ex: William Dominick and Joshua II PCGS Registry Sets. Other than the 1916-D, the 1942/1 is the best known key date in the Mercury Dime series. It is slightly scarcer as a Full Bands Gem than its 1942/1-D counterpart, and the overdate is much bolder. This famous variety was produced sometime within the last four months of 1941. The Philadelphia Mint was apparently pushed to the limit of its coinage capacity as the United States geared up its economy to meet the challenges of World War II. Over 300 million Dimes were struck in 1942, the highest mintages of the denomination to that date. Two obverse dies for the Mercury dime were impressed first with a 1941-dated hub, and then with a 1942-dated hub. One of these dies, the more dramatic of the two, was used to coin an undetermined number of 1942/1 dimes at the Philadelphia Mint. The other was shipped west to the Denver Mint. By March of 1943, the Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine had published a discovery article about the overdate submitted by Arnold Kohn of Kingston, New York. Despite the short amount of time before this error was discovered, and the resulting scramble by collectors to find as many examples as possible, few coins have come down to today's specialists in truly spectacular levels of preservation. According to Walter Breen, most Uncirculated examples of this variety are from four rolls discovered in 1954.
The present premium Gem has blazing luster and light olive and honey-gold color. Although not razor-sharp, the strike is decidedly above average, and the surfaces are nearly pristine. It is pedigreed to the Joshua II and William Dominick Mercury Dime with Varieties PCGS Registry Sets, which are ranked #1 and #2 all-time. Population: 6 in 66, 0 finer (10/05).
From The Jack Lee Collection, III (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1153 | Lot 3453 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1168 | Lot 3287 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 328 | Lot 6718 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C Error MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The fabled 1942/1 is the most popular variety in the Mercury dime series, and it is also one of the most desirable overdates in U.S. numismatics. This overdate was produced sometime within the last four months of 1941. The Philadelphia Mint was apparently pushed to the limit of its coinage capacity as the United States geared up its economy to meet the challenges of World War II. In such trying times, it is only natural that errors occur. At least two obverse dies for the Mercury dime were impressed first with a 1941-dated hub, and then with a 1942-dated hub. One of these dies, the more dramatic of the two, was used to coin an undetermined number of 1942/1 dimes at the Philadelphia Mint. The other was shipped west to the Denver Mint. By March of 1943, the Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine had published a discovery article about the overdate submitted by Arnold Kohn of Kingston, New York. Despite the short amount of time before this error was discovered, and the resulting scramble by collectors to find as many examples as possible, few coins have come down to today's specialists in truly spectacular levels of preservation. According to Walter Breen, most Uncirculated examples of this variety are from four rolls discovered in 1954.
The currently offered example is radiantly lustrous beneath delicate golden and slightly mottled sea-green, russet-brown, and purple patina. While most Mint State survivors of this issue are poorly struck, this coin certainly is not. The peripheral features, central crossbands, and hair curls are all sharply impressed and fully defined. There are no surface marks, however small. A lovely, technically superior coin that will undoubtedly receive special attention from advanced Mercury dime specialists.
Population: 10 in 65, 5 finer (4/03).
From the Stephen and Dianne Stokely Collection. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 238 | Lot 7363 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS 65 Full Bands PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint was apparently pushed to the limit of its coinage capacity as the United States geared up its economy to meet the challenges of World War II. The seemingly insatiable desire for circulating coinage led to the staggering productions of 175.1 million dimes in 1941 and 205.4 million dimes in 1942. Needless to say, such sums kept the engraving department at the Philadelphia Mint busy around the clock, and there were inevitably times when dies for both years were being prepared simultaneously. In such trying times, it is only natural that errors occur. At least two obverse dies were impressed first with a 1941-dated hub and then with a 1942-dated hub. One of these dies, the more dramatic of the two, was used to coin an undetermined number of 1942/1 dimes at the Philadelphia Mint. By March of 1943, the Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine had published a discovery article about the overdate submitted by a gentleman in Kingston, New York. Despite the short amount of time in which this error was discovered and the scramble by collectors to find as many examples as possible, few coins have come down to today's specialists in truly spectacular levels of preservation.
The Bassano specimen from our Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale and the present Joshua example are far and away the most impressive representatives of this error that we have ever offered. The present coin is dripping with mint frost beneath delicate, slightly mottled, golden colored iridescence. While most Mint State survivors of this issue are poorly struck, this coin certainly is not. The peripheral features, central crossbands, and hair curls are all sharply impressed and fully defined. There are no mentionable abrasions, but a small planchet void (as struck) in the right reverse field is noted for accuracy. An appealing, technically superior coin that would form the centerpiece of any advanced collection. Population: 9 in 65, only 2 finer (8/00).
From the Jos (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 232 | Lot 7044 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS 65 Full Bands PCGS. From September 1941 through the end of the year, the engraving department at the Philadelphia Mint was engaged in making both 1941-dated and 1942-dated dies for dime production. During these confused times of rushed production schedules, at least two obverse dies received their initial impression from a 1941 hub and their second impression from a 1942 hub. One of these dies, with the more pronounced overdate feature, was used in Philadelphia to coin an undetermined number of 1942/1 dimes. Since this variety was widely recognized by 1943, numerous examples were withdrawn from circulation and are now available for a price in all grades up to and including Choice About Uncirculated.

Mint State 1942/1 Mercury dimes are, however, in a class of their own. The few extant representatives most likely found their way into rolls of otherwise regular 1942 dimes. Since an indifferently produced Mint State '42/1 is a legitimately rare find, it is probably redundant for us to say that a MS 65 Full Bands representative represents an opportunity of a lifetime for the advanced specialist. With essentially mark-free surfaces and boldly defined fasces, the Bassano specimen is a sight to behold. Flickers of steel-lilac iridescence are noted as the coin rotates beneath the light. The frosty-white luster does, however, dominate this coin's outward appearance and the cartwheel sheen is free of disruptions. Population: 9 in 65, with a mere 2 finer (5/00).
From the Louis Bassano Collection. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 336 | Lot 2044 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The fabled 1942/1 is the most popular variety in the Mercury Dime series, and it is also one of the most desirable overdates in U.S. numismatics. This overdate was produced sometime within the last four months of 1941, when the engraving department at the Philadelphia Mint was preparing dies dated both 1941 and 1942. At least two 1941-dated dies were converted for 1942 production--one remained in Philadelphia, the other was shipped west to the Denver branch mint. Coins produced at the former facility are scarcer than their D-mint counterparts, especially in the finer Mint State grades.

This vibrant, untoned Gem is very well struck in all areas, not just on the horizontal crossbands, and is just a few wispy facial blemishes from an even loftier rating. Its importance to the serious collector of the extremely popular Mercury Dimes series cannot be overstated. Population: 9 in 65, 6 finer (10/03). (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 384 | Lot 2566 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. FS-010.7. One of the finest examples of this overdate to survive, and a very rare coin indeed. The overdate feature is extremely sharp, and this feature is clear to the unaided eye. The obverse is toned with a light blush of haze which tends toward gold in color, and we note a few minor flecks of medium gold toning on the upper obverse. On the reverse we note a matching faint haze which has a similar appearance to the toning found on proof silver coins of this era. The strike is quite sharp, with the central bands fully split on the reverse and all devices crisply defined. The only striking weakness present is located at the top of the E of LIBERTY on the obverse, and on the reverse on the base of the E in ONE and at the tops of a few letters in the legend. There are a couple of tiny ticks on Liberty's neck and truncation, a trivial luster disturbance close to the L on the obverse, and an inconsequential field nick below CA in AMERICA. These minutia are enumerated in detail for future identification of this very important rarity, and of course are in no way problematic for the grade. Years of searching have yielded precious few specimens of this overdate, most are worn from years in circulation, as no one was setting these aside at the time of issue with World War II just getting started, and this overdate was not widely publicized until much later after most coins had seen years of service in circulation. Hence any mint state coins surviving were simply a matter of chance, and this particular coin is absolutely one of the very finest known, and tied with a small cluster at this lofty grade level. The combined NGC and PCGS population reports show a total of eight pieces graded this high, and importantly, none are graded higher. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 280 | Lot 6663 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. The overdate Dime from Philadelphia was struck from a single pair of rehubbed dies in late 1942. Survivors, especially high grade ones, are very rare. Furthermore, Lange estimates that only 35% of Mint State examples have fully struck crossbands. This brilliant, fully struck example is free from any distracting abrasions and exhibits bright mint frost throughout. Very elusive at the Gem level. Population: 10 in 65, 3 finer (10/01).
The Harold and Jan P. Kritzman Collection. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 314 | Lot 6544 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. This perennially popular 20th century error was first reported by Arnold Cohn of Kingston, New York in the March 1943 issue of The Numismatic Scrapbook. This represents a very quick discovery for an error coin, and one might be tempted to think that the '42/1-P is common in the higher grades. It is, at least in the higher circulated grades. Most AU quality survivors were retrieved in and around New York City after the aforementioned edition of the Scrapbook alerted collectors. This issue has never been common in Mint State, however. The few Uncirculated coins extant were probably retrieved from rolls that were set aside as containing regular 1942-P Dimes.

Having cataloged several PCGS Registry Sets of Mercury Dimes over the last couple of years, the present writer has probably seen more Gem Full Bands 1942/1 examples than most other numismatists. Still, the error is not common at that level of preservation with just 10 MS65 Full Bands coins at PCGS and 4 finer (1/03). Devoid of both toning and distracting bagmarks, the present example is bright with softly frosted luster. Fully struck with a few stray die polish lines (as produced) in the fields.
From the Jay Eisenberg Collection. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 133 | Lot 5287 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

PCGS 1942/1 MS 65 Full Bands. Undoubtedly one of the rarest issues (along with the D-mint overdate) in the entire Mercury dimes series. This dramatic overdate was created by impressing a 1942 dated working hub onto an annealed 1941 dated working die, resulting in an overdate on the final digit and a doubling on the other three as well. Many specimens were located in circulated grades in the 1940s and '50s, but the only appreciable number of mint state coins known surfaced in 1954. This is an untoned example that has lovely satin-like luster. Well struck throughout, the surfaces show no mentionable abrasions on either side. Very rare in such superior condition. Population: 4 in 65, none are finer. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 422 | Lot 2767 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. A thoroughly lustrous and beautifully preserved honey-gold example of this coveted key date. The strike is intricate in the centers, although the left border has a hint of fadeaway. Certified in an old green label holder. Population: 10 in 63 Full Bands, 22 finer (12/06). (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 454 | Lot 2768 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1136 | Lot 818 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 314 | Lot 6543 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. FS-010.7. The first of two stellar 1942 overdate Dimes in this sale, this coin is uncommonly smooth even for the MS64 level of preservation. The reverse is minimally patinated with a bright, satiny sheen. The obverse displays silver-gray tinting and, were the luster just a trifle more vibrant, this coin would definitely be a candidate for an MS65 designation. Powerfully impressed with separated crossbands. NGC Population: 5 in 64 Full Bands, with a mere four finer (11/02). (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 292 | Lot 5729 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. This error is believed to have originated at the Philadelphia Mint in 1941. With the United States' wartime economy booming and plans already in place for continued large scale deliveries of Mercury Dimes, the Mint began sinking 1942-dated dies as early as September, 1941. There was still, however, a need for 1941-dated dies, and the simultaneous presence of both 1941-dated and 1942-dated hubs was a situation that invited mistakes. In at least two cases, working dies received the initial sinking from a 1941-dated hub, and the second sinking from a 1942-dated hub. One of these 1942/1 dies remained in Philadelphia, while the other was shipped west to the Denver Mint.

Today, the 1942/1-P is perhaps the single most desirable variety in the Mercury Dime series. This error is also a noteworthy condition rarity, and PCGS has seen just 33 Full Bands representatives in grades that range from MS60 to MS66 (3/02). This is an uncommonly attractive coin for the grade with golden iridescence over bright, satiny features. A few small bagmarks in the centers are all that seem to bar this important example from an even higher grade. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1329 | Lot 7151 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C AU58 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/51). NGC Census: (0/14). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 205,432,329. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1177 | Lot 3951 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C AU55 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1274 | Lot 7435 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C AU50 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/85). NGC Census: (0/14). Mintage 205,432,336. (PCGS# 5037)

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Auction 1203 | Lot 4525 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1942/1 10C AU55 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101. (PCGS# 5037)

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