Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

Mercury and Roosevelt Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 761		1916 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. Speckled gold toning over lustrous fields and devices. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $207
Lot 762		1916-D Mercury Dime. MS-60+. Full Bands. The key date to the series, but we note that the surfaces are slightly washed out, probably from a few too many past dippings. A coin that would look great in an uncirculated album set, especially once it starts to tone back with some golden hues. Highly desirable in any grade, this mint state coin shows good separation on the bands. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 763		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded AU-55 Premium Quality. This one is well struck for the date, and still has full bands on the reverse, despite a few points of wear. Satiny gold in color, with good luster in the fields, and no handling marks worthy of note. In 1916, Denver produced a scant 264,000 of these, precious few when compared with other dates boasting mintages of 10 million or more, and thus, 1916-D remains the key date of the series. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 764		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 765		1916-D; 1921 and 1921-D Mercury Dimes. These grade from About Good to Good. The 1916-D grades About Good, with the tops of the rims worn down into the lettering, but the "D" is full and complete. Each are nice for the grade. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $391
Lot 766		1917-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-63 Full Bands. Hazy toning on the obverse, brighter on the reverse. Minor hairlines from a higher grade, and well struck for the date. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $316
Lot 767		1917-D Mercury Dime. MS-60. Light to moderate toning over lustrous surfaces. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $86
Lot 768		1918-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. A rare date to find with full bands, in fact PCGS has graded just 58 this high with 15 graded a notch higher, and none above that. This one has glorious multicolored toning on both sides, with deeper gold and green hues around the periphery, and satiny silver at the centers. Check this one out. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 769		1918-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. Hazy toning and well struck, with split bands at the central reverse. A rare coin as such, with delicate peripheral toning and good luster in the fields. Scarce. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 770		1918-S Mercury Dime. MS-60+. Weakly struck on the obverse, sharper on the reverse, but not full bands, of course. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Realized $63
Lot 771		1919-D Mercury Dime. AU-58. This one is really close to mint state, light gold toning and frosty luster in the fields. Minor handling marks. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $161
Lot 772		1919-S Mercury Dime. MS-63 Full Bands. This is a beautiful and rare mint error. The obverse is bright white, with full luster and just traces of hairlines, while the reverse is similar but has a couple of long shallow scrapes, the primary one through ICA and above DIME. As the coin was struck off center and out of the collar, the strike is very sharp, but the coin appears to be slightly out of round, as the planchet expanded during the strike unevenly. Further, the edge is partially reeded, perhaps 10 to 20 percent of the rim near the obverse side shows crisp reeding, while the balance of the edge is rounded. The scrape on the reverse may be part of the ejection process, and many off center coins have scratches of some sort or another. An exciting coin for the specialist to enjoy for many years. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 773		1919-S Mercury Dime. AU-53. Bright and untoned. A scarce date. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $86
Lot 774		1920-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-63 Full Bands. Hazy gray luster on both sides and struck from lightly cracked dies, as are most. Excellent details, even at the centers. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $311
Lot 775		1920-S Mercury Dime. ANACS graded MS-63. Hazy luster under golden flecks of toning on the obverse, more toning on the reverse. A scarce date. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $633
Lot 776		1921 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bands. The United States economy went into a tailspin in 1920, because of the retooling from a war economy to a peace economy. Demand for products fell, and fewer transactions were undertaken. Hence, demand for coinage dropped, and only 1,230,000 dimes were produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1921, one of the lowest mintages in years. Hoarders could scarcely locate rolls of these, as what few were produced entered circulation. Here is one that survived in gem condition, with a strong strike on the central reverse bands. NGC has graded 39 this high, with 13 graded higher, making this well up in the top 100 known. Frosty and bright, with no toning and no marks worthy of note. Struck from a cracked obverse die, with a fine crack just to the right of the R of LIBERTY, and a die line extending down from the back of Liberty's head. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 777		1921 Mercury Dime. EF-45. About as perfect for the grade as you could hope, excellent surfaces, light toning and free from troubling bumps or marks. Downright rare in this grade. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $426
Lot 778		1921-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. One of the finest graded by NGC, they report 8 seen this high with a single coin graded higher. Similar at PCGS, they have graded 16 as MS-66 FB, but none higher. This particular specimen has blazing luster and is generally well struck. We note minor weakness near the rim above the B of LIBERTY and at the corresponding portion of the reverse. Toned a light gold on the obverse, the reverse is mostly white, but has a large portion toned with deep gold to blue on the lower right side. A rarity in this grade as so few have pristine surfaces, and a good strike. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $4,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 779		1921-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bands. A well struck totally white gem specimen. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 780		1921-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. This is a really beautiful coin for the grade, Liberty's face is pristine and the only tiny mark we found with our 10X glass is located on the back of Liberty's wing along the feathers. Glowing luster and lightly toned with delicate hues of gold and red around the periphery. A rare date this nice, and certain to find many eager buyers whenever it's offered. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 781		1921-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded AU-58 Premium Quality. Dealers and collectors, check this one out. The strike is sharp, with full bands at the central reverse and the surfaces are frankly, outstanding. The wear, if any, is limited to the extreme high points of the design, and the fields and cheek are mint fresh and free of contact or wear. We reasonably suspect that this one will bring a premium for its outstanding quality. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 782		1924-S Mercury Dime. ICG graded MS-65 Full bands. Milky haze toning on the obverse, a bit brighter on the reverse. Sharply struck and rare in this grade. If you love toned coins, then take a look at this one to see if it will fit in your collection. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 783		1924-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Magnificent deep gold and blue toning on both sides with some areas of mottling. Sharply struck throughout, including on the all important central bands. PCGS notes only 62 graded as such, with 16 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 784		1925-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Tawny blue and gold around the periphery of the obverse, brighter on the reverse. Splendid luster and clean surfaces, with a good strike required to bring up the central bands on the reverse. PCGS has graded 37 this high, with just 12 graded higher. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 785		1926-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. Lightly cleaned in the past as we see faint hairlines on the surfaces, but well struck by the dies, with enough force to bring up the central bands. Untoned and frosty. Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details	Realized $288
Lot 786		1926-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 Almost Full Bands. This one has a good strike, with nearly full bands at the center. Hazy toning and nice luster. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $196
Lot 787		1926-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Hazy cream toning is noted on Liberty's face and in the lower obverse field, the edges with some gold settling in. Nicely struck, but not quite full bands apparently, although they are split. Around the edge lettering, some areas are weak, as frequently seen on the issue. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 788		1926-S Mercury Dime. MS-60+. Bright and lustrous, with a decent strike but not full at the central reverse. We note one edge scrape on the lower left of the reverse. A rare date in mint state, and should be considered for your album. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $604
Lot 789		1926-S Mercury Dime. EF-45. Nicely struck and well preserved. A few minor circulation lines, and a very scarce date. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $265
Lot 790		1927 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-67. Deeply toned with vibrant shades of green and gold on the obverse, tawny gold on the reverse with a large splash of bright red in the right field. A toning wonder, as well as a pristine gem. This is tied for the finest graded by either NGC or PCGS, but most of the others are full bands (what few there are). We note the bands on this coin are not quite full, but close. Buy it for the toning and surfaces, you won't be disappointed. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $345
Lot 791		1928-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Hazy white luster and a bit dull from past dippings. A good strike, but not quite enough for full bands. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $368
Lot 792		1929-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. Blast white in color and well struck at the centers, with some weakness on the Mintmark. This one looks like it was just plucked from a bag. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $253
Lot 793		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. This one has partially split bands but not quite full. Glowing luster and well struck, without a breath of toning. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $127
Lot 794		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Untoned and frosty, with a decent strike but not full on the fasces. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $121
Lot 795		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Clean surfaces and just a hint of gold toning, mostly on the reverse. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $127
Lot 796		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. A couple of faint marks and haze probably account for the grade, blazing white in color. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details	Realized $69
Lot 797		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Mint fresh and beautiful, with a decent strike, but not sharp on the bands. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $63
Lot 798		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. This one has light toning on the obverse, and a good strike with partial separation on the bands. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $63
Lot 799		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Bright and untoned, with the typical weakness on the central bands, otherwise sharp. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $52
Lot 800		1931-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. Fresh, bright and lustrous, with a strong strike on this scarce date. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details	Realized $115
Lot 801		1935 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-67 Full Split Bands. A superb satiny mint gem with a hint of pale pinkish tone. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $173
Lot 802		1937 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. This one has delicate streaky toning on both sides, over silvery gray shades. A scarce early issue and seldom found any better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $403
Lot 803		1937 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full bands. Superb and vibrant toning on this one! In an old small style PCGS holder, and unimprovable quality. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $219
Lot 804		1938 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63. Light cloudy toning but certainly the appearance of a higher grade and this one seems to have been graded really tough. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $184
Lot 805		Proof Mercuries: 1938 and 1941. Both are PCGS graded PR-64. Hazy toning on each, and both are in the old style small PCGS holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $322
Lot 806		1940-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Premium Quality. As nice as any found. Estimated Value $35 - 40. View details	Realized $40
Lot 807		1940-D Mercury Dime. Each is PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Blazing white and fresh. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 240. View details	Realized $213
Lot 808		1940-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Snowy-white and fresh from a mint roll. The strike is strong, with full bands at the centers, and we note there are some shiny areas near Liberty's face and head, as made. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details	Realized $75
Lot 809		1941-S Mercury Dime. ANACS graded MS-67 Full Split Bands, Prooflike. An early strike from the dies as numerous die filing lines are present in the fields of the obverse and reverse. Slightly prooflike on Liberty's face, and boldly struck at the centers. No signs of handling and blazing white in color. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 810		1942/1 Mercury Dime. AU-50. Some tawny toning on the lower part of Liberty, with luster in the fields too. A nice coin for the grade, and always in strong demand. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460

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