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1920-D Mercury Dime, MS67+ Full Bands
Tied for Finest Certified

1920-D 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC. The Denver Mint produced cents through half dollars in 1920, and all of those denominations show similar production problems, including strike deficiencies and extensive die cracks. In The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes, David Lange discusses the 1920-D:

"Die cracks and breaks are even more prevalent than for 1919-D. This seems to have been a chronic problem with all denominations coined at the Denver Mint from the late teens through the mid twenties. ... The cracks frequently seen on otherwise serviceable dies used by the Denver Mint suggest that the die steel may have been improperly hardened. Also, the dies and collars may have been improperly set with respect to one another."

On 1920-dated dimes, particularly the 1920-D pieces, many examples show weakness at the final digit of the date, a characteristic that Lange calls the "fade-away 0." Though the present Superb Gem shows merging between the 0 and the rim and a measure of general softness in the area, those characteristics are noted only on close inspection, as the dappled gold, umber, and forest-green toning at the margins is far more eye-catching. Largely silver centers have impressive detail, and the whole is carefully preserved. A memorable example of this infamous issue that is known to specialists as one of the great strike rarities of the series. Population: 2 in 67+ Full Bands, 0 finer (11/11).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23HC, PCGS# 4931, Greysheet# 4540)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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