1926-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS....

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Splendid 1926-D Mercury Dime
Tied for Finest Certified
MS67 Full Bands

1926-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Only 6.8 million Mercury dimes were coined at the Denver Mint in 1926. This low mintage, branch mint issue is not difficult to locate in lower Mint State grades, but it becomes rare above the Gem level. Coins meeting the Full Bands criteria are extremely rare in higher Uncirculated grades. A search of auction records revealed only three appearances of a 1926-D in MS67 Full Bands in the last 16 years. Heritage was privileged to handle an example on two occasions, one in the Long Beach Sale (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 1011, and another in the ANA Bullet Sale (Heritage, 7/1993), lot 161. The third appearance was in a Stack's sale in 2006. NGC has graded only one coin in MS67 Full Bands, with none finer, While PCGS has certified two specimens in the Superb Gem Full Bands grade, with none finer (3/09).
The present coin is a magnificent, highly lustrous Superb Gem, with frosty devices and pristine fields. An unobtrusive mark on the lower cheek is mentioned for pedigree purposes. The strike is strong on the central details, and easily transcends the Full Bands criteria. As almost always seen on this issue, there is a touch of weakness on the peripheral legends on the reverse. David Lange (2005) writes of the 1926-D dime that: "Finding one with both full bands and a fully struck legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA will be challenging." In combination with the high technical grade, the intense visual appeal of this specimen creates a seldom encountered treasure for the advanced collector. Another opportunity to secure a comparable piece may not occur for years.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23HS, PCGS# 4957, Greysheet# 4556)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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