Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1686		1796 Draped Bust Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned on both sides. Semi reflective surfaces. Popular first year of issue. NGC holder #596631-003. This interesting variety the so-called "hyphenated date" because of the die crack through the date. While not the terminal die state, this is a late intermediate state that has a extensive cracks visible on both sides. High grade examples of any 1796 draped bust, small eagle dime are always elusive, and this Mint State 63 may well be one of the most attractive JR-6 varieties known. The surfaces are mostly smooth and free of marks, with a solid overlay of old-silver patina that ranges from russet to gray on each side. Liberty's hair curls are especially sharp as are the feathers on the eagle's breast, with the only area of softness being on the tops of several of the obverse stars. There is a little adjustment noticeable at the "lovelock" curl, made before the planchet was sent to the coining press. Frosty for the most part, the fields show just a hint of the sometimes-seen semi-prooflike finish. An interesting and well-preserved example of this popular first-year issue. Pop 17; 33 finer. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1687		1796 Draped Bust Dime. NCS graded JR-1. Sharpness of VG-7 Plugged, Damage. We also note some dings and scratches, but no matter, this is an important draped bust, small eagle Type and should find a welcome new home. Rarity-3. The diagnostic die cud at star 1 is plainly visible, although less advanced in size than on some specimens, covering most of the bottom two points of that star. Considered the most common 1796 Dime variety, but still very elusive in high grades. According to the authors of EUSD, "about 40% to 45% of all 1796 dimes" are represented by this variety. Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1688		1797. 16 stars. JR-1. Sharpness of AU-55. Cleaned and retoned but still offering the collector ample room to enjoy and examime this historice early Draped bust, small eagle design. The toning that has developed since it was cleaned is a typical blend of "old silver" hues (possibly from storage in an album since the color is deepest at the rims). As usual for this variety, there is an extensive die break and extension upwards of the lower portion of the die, putting the 1797 and star one on a higher plane than the rest of the obverse. On worn specimens of JR-1, the date actually wears off first (something similar happened to Type 2, pre-1924 standing Liberty quarters). Worth your consideration and bid. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1689		1798 Draped Bust Dime. Large 8. PCGS graded MS-63 JR-4, Rarity 3. Vibrant natural multi-color toning.A beaming Mint State rolling in swirling in original luster that emits boldly beneath brightly toned and truly gorgeous highlights. Possessed of a much better-quality strike than is normally found for a 1798, all hair curls and the drapery at the shoulder are very crisply defined. The eagle shows full lines in the shield, complete E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon, and well defined (meaning not weak) stars overhead. Both sides of this handsome piece have similar beautiful toning. JR-4 is ranked as a Rarity-3 variety. It is attributed by the flat topped 1 in the date, and 5 berries on the reverse branch. The JR-4 is the most frequently encountered of the four 1798 varieties, but it is still a scarce coin as only 27,550 dimes were produced with this date. Mint States like the one offered are almost impossible to obtain. A vertical die crack to Liberty's nose is often seen on this variety, as found here. Pop 2, 4 finer. MS66 finest. (PCGS # 4466) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $36,800
Lot 1690		1800 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded JR-2. MS-63 PQ. Well struck and lustrous. Bluish-violet, slightly iridescent. A stunning coin. We sold a PCGS AU58 in our Feb 5, 2006 sale,lot 642, realized $15,525. A first-rate specimen in this exceptionally high grade, with richly permeating luster that flows across the frosty pale toned surfaces. Satisfactorily struck for the date, indeed, about as excellent as this year is ever found. The coin's designer would have loved this one! Almost all of Liberty's hair curls show great "depth" of detail. Only those at the center near the neck are flattened from insufficient metal flow into the dies. The drapery is excellent, as are the obverse stars. On the reverse, the beautifully toned devices are exceedingly well made, including a full E PLURIBUS UNUM on the scroll, nice wing and chest detail, with full feathers in the tail. Only some of the feathers of the eagle's breast lack definition, as does the right corner of the shield and nearby wing feathers (a high point on the design that seldom comes bolder on any date in the series). Ideally suited for a high-grade U.S. early dime collection or a specialist's Type set of 19th century American coins. Pop 1; 1 in 65; 1 in 66. 3rd Finest known. (PCGS # 4470) . Die characteristics: Rarity-5. This die pairing is distinguished by a short spine from the right tip of the shield and wider As in the reverse lettering causing the A and M of AMERICA to appear joined. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $48,300
Lot 1691		1801 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous. Lovely medium violet and electric blue at the borders. A problem-free uncirculated example. A beautiful early bust dime featuring soft natural mint luster that is nearly full. The silvery color is accented with a pinch of uniform, light-tan to reddish amber toning on both sides with the aforementioned iridescence hugging the borders. The strike is well executed for this early heraldic eagle dime Type with only a little softness in the detail resulting from uneven metal flows into the dies. This is evident on the reverse at the upper corner of the shield where the edge overlaps the eagle's wing, and the clouds at the right. Surfaces are remarkable for their smooth and attractive appearance, with very faint scuffing evident on Liberty's neck. JR-2 is one of only two varieties dated 1801, and can be identified by an olive leaf embedded in the base of I in AMERICA. A prominent die break at the right reverse arcs from the rim above E to the shield. Tiny raised specks of die rust are evident in the obverse field, mostly at the right. Reports have it that only about one-third of 34,640 total dimes struck this year are of the JR-2 variety. With few high grade coins represented in the census, this example would be nearly impossible to improve upon for the die marriage. Pop 4, none higher. Tied 2nd finest known. (PCGS # 4471) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. Ex; ANR Classic Sale 07/25/03 realized $18,400; Bowers & Merena 03/10/05 sale, realized $40,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $40,250
Lot 1692		1807 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded Mint Error MS-66 Clipped Planchet. A pristine gem specimen, loaded with frosty mint luster and all attractively toned to a delicate violet that darkens slightly around the devices. The mint caused edge clip (which barely breaks into the denticles) is between 1 and 2 o'clock. As a normal non-error date, Pop 1, the finest 1807 graded by PCGS. In an era when only a few thousand coins were made before the dies broke, the 1807 issue of dimes is something of an anomaly. Only a single marriage of obverse and reverse (now and then relapped to remove traces of die clash) was used to strike 165,000 pieces. The designs of the dimes, first coined in 1796, follow closely those of the half dimes up through the silver dollars. The draped bust, heraldic eagle reverse appears on coins from 1798 to 1807 in the dime series (PCGS # 4480) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $27,600
Lot 1693		1807 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-62. Struck on slightly clashed obv. dies, as usual, soft around the stars and borders. The surfaces are nice and frosty and all is attractively toned. Indeed, this is an extremely lustrous example even in this modest grade of 62, and a coin that has attractive fields and hair curls. Pop 19. (PCGS # 4480) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1694		1814 Capped Bust Dime. Large date. PCGS graded JR-5 STATESOFAMERICA. AU-58. Light friction on the highest points. Attractively toned from album storage, with a nice blend of purples, blues, and other multicolor hues. For the grade, this is a terrific looking early Dime. On this variety, the I of PLURIBUS is under the A of STATES (only the 1814 small date, JR-1 has a similar positioning), with the distinctive STATESOFAMERICA crowding together in the letters unique to this reverse, JR-5 (PCGS # 4488) . Estimated Value $650 - 750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1695		1859-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-62. Subdue luster overlaid with uniform medium violet-grey. Pop 2; none higher. A lovely, original toned specimen of this very rare S-mint dime. There are no noticeable bagmarks on either side. This is an otherwise average struck example, with nice detail to all the more important high points like the shield, with the possible exception of these regions (standard for the issue): one or two stars, Liberty's hair and upper torso, and, on the reverse, a few components of the wreath such as the lower triplets of leaves along with the ribbon bow below the mintmark. Although 60,000 pieces were reported coined, just about every one found its way into circulation, where they suffered hard use in everyday commerce. (The finest 1859-S reported is the PCGS MS65 sold by ANR in August 2004.). Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1696		1867-S Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded AU-55. Rare issue! Moderate mintage but few have survived the rigors of the Early American West with this much sharpness of detail. PCGS-graded AU55 is graded right on the money with silvery gray surfaces with a fairly nice strike for this issue. Pop 2; 11 finer. PCGS has only graded 21 in total. (PCGS # 4646) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Kam Ahwash. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1697		1871-CC Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Nicely toned. Well Struck. A resplendent example of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this actively collected seated Liberty design. Original luster blends easily with deep golden brown and antique gray highlights. One would be hard put to find a more truly beautiful specimen of a rare CC-mint issue with not even a smidgen of softness on the head of Liberty or, associated with this high point of the design, on the upper leaves of the wreath on the reverse. A marvelous specimen by any measure. The Carson City Mint, which is perhaps the most well-liked of all coinage facilities in the history of the United States, opened for business in 1870. Among silver denominations, the Mint's production in that year was limited solely to quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars. The first seated dimes did not appear until 1871 at this mint, when slightly more than 20,000 examples were placed into circulation. The 1871-CC is not only a historically significant issue, but it is also one of the most widely respected keys to the long-lived seated dime series. PCGS serial number 03557715. Only 20,100 struck. Very rare "CC" mint dime. Pop 2; 1 in 63; 1 in 64. PCGS has graded only 27 coins in total. (PCGS # 4654) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1698		1883 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Toned around the borders. Both sides are remarkably lustrous with full-moon whiteness to the central mirrors and a spray of toning at the rim. The strike is strong as expected, with clear definition to the high points. Liberty is especially vibrant with a nice layer of white frost. Pop 10; 8 in 65; 3 in 66; 3 in 67. (PCGS # 84780) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1699		1884 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-67. A pristine gem. The surfaces are overlaid with blending hues of violet, rose and gold. Pleasant satin originality emboldens all surfaces under its colorful radiance, with no superficial marks or tarnish spots. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin was fully brought up by the dies, too. Superb! Pop 21; 13 finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1700		1884 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A dazzling specimen with creamy white center and golden peripheral toning. Rich silvery white color in the centers with glittering mirrors. A well struck Gem that has very attractive color. According to our observations, including the key highpoints of Liberty's hair and gown, as well as the shield and top leaves in the wreath, the strike is above-average, in fact sharp, in all areas, even for a unusually razor-sharp Proof! Impeccable quality. Pop 9; 16 better. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1701		1884-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Light gold and blue toning around the edges. A lovely choice toned specimen that has frosty white color surrounded by nice peripheral color. Fortunately for bidders, this scarce 1884-S, was struck with the controlled precision you'd hope to see throughout the legends and main central devices, while thoroughly bold and uncompromised, the issue is also rarely offered in Mint State due to a low mintage of 564,969 pieces. Pop 12; 7 in 64; 5 in 65; 1 in 68. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1702		1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and white. Very scarce date in gem. Low mintage of 43,690. NGC #1716013-096. A very imposing specimen. This is an extremely important opportunity for the advanced specialist as the '85-S dime is seldom offered in any grade, let alone Gem quality, and examples at this level are truly elusive. Fully lustrous with brilliant silver white surfaces plus attractive satiny luster. We have auctioned very few Mint State 1885-S dimes in the last twenty years, and only once before have we offered a Gem. If you've been in quest of a Gem for your seated Liberty dime collection, now is not the time to be conservative. Pop 4; 1 in MS66. Estimated Value $18,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1703		1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded AU-50. Even grey toning on both sides and well struck with only light handling marks on the surface. Only 43,690 struck. Pop 1; 22 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1704		1894 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. An exquisute turquoise toned gem. The fresh gleaming mirror surface is especially revealing underneath the color, with superb prevervation plus intense "sparkle" that collectors so admire. The devices, which are nicely frosted, were struck with such power by the dies that all design elements show boldly. Pop 20; none better. (PCGS # 4878) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1705		1895 Barber Dime. Proof 64. The strike on this issue is nearly always very sharp on the Proofs, and the present near-gem is no exception. The obverse is essentially pristine with its frosted head of Liberty against the smooth mirrors. The color is warm golden red, almost amber in its glow and lovely hue. Proof mintage of 880 pieces. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 1706		1896 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. White. The surfaces are sleek and glowing with a healthy snow white color, mirrors in the fields, a blizzard of Christmas white frost for the devices, with everything positive to say about its pristine surface. There is no toning. Pop 8; 2 better in 68 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1707		1896-S Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with light gold toning. Well detailed with extraordinary mint luster capped by original toning that is further capped off by outstanding eye-appeal. Fortunately for bidders, this coin, typical of the high quality found on S-mint Barber coins, was struck with the controlled precision you'd expect to see throughout the outer peripheral areas, while thoroughly bold and uncompromised at the following central locations: leaves and hair, LIBERTY on the ribbon, and all elements of the wreath of cereals on the reverse. Only 575,056 pieces made. Pop 9; 5 in 66. (PCGS # 4811) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1708		1897-O Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and nicely toned. Lustrous and almost trumpeting to all the world its grand display of color. A very pleasing example of this very scarce O-mint issue. So ends the discussion of the luster. Now on to the detail. This piece is not just close to, but completely and sharply struck, with terrific detail at the leaves on the forehead as well as extensive detail within the wreath and all legends. Pop 7; 12 finer; 8 in 66; 4 in 67. (PCGS # 4813) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1709		1903 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Nice blue toning on both sides, with sparkling mirrors glowing beneath. A well struck gem quality example of this turn of the century Proof Barber issue. Only 755 proofs struck (PCGS # 4887) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,179
Lot 1710		1907-D Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Toned. A sparklingly toned gem with rich golden brown to blue iridescence on both sides. Pop 5; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 4843) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. Ex: Duckor Collection, Eliasberg Sale. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1711		1911 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Well toned and all original. A frosty gem of this issue. Pop 62; 12 better. (PCGS # 4857) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1712		1914 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Only 425 Proofs issued. A nice white example. A blazing silvery white gem with intense mirrors and grand eye appeal from the frosted "cameo" relief of Liberty. An extra bold strike as is typical for this low mintage Proof. Pop 2; 2 in 67 Cam. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1713		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Old green holder. Nice original deep old time toning. Well struck. Popular key date. The Philadelphia Mint concentrated a great deal of effort on dime production in 1916, while its Denver branch facility was in a world of its own with an emergency issue of the Barber quarter for most of the year. Before November 24, however, the Denver Mint did manage to deliver 264,000 dimes of the winged Liberty or "Mercury" design as it has come to be known. This issue's very low original mintage has earned it a place of honor in the long march of 20th century rarities. Circulated or Mint State examples alike, all are in constant, indeed growing demand among the numerous collectors who specialize in this series. Given the high grade assigned by PCGS, we are pleased to describe a gem of the finest MS66 order whose wonderful gyrating luster adorns the deep natural "old silver" toned surfaces. Piercingly sharp for the date, easily finer in sharpness than many in nominally higher grades. All of which goes to give the collector an important bidding opportunity; and for the specialist, one that will probably not be repeated for many months. Pop 17; 6 in 67 FB. (PCGS # 4907) . Numismatist David Proskey thought that Liberty resembled Mercury. "The new dime is far more beautiful than any since the 1807 issue," he said upon its first appearance in 1916, "but not nearly so beautiful in execution nor so appropriate in design as any of the issues from 1796 to 1807. The profile of Liberty is strongly masculine as to chin. The Phrygian cap, typical of Liberty, is adorned with a wing similar to that we are accustomed to see on the cap of Mercury. It may be suggested therefrom our Liberty is of fleeting character, or mayhap depending upon the development of our flying warships, both aerial and naval…" The new dime of 1916 was christened with many pet names. Some people called it the "golf dime" because the fasces resembled a golf bag. Others referred to is as the "Wilson dime," a misinterpretation of the small "W" on the obverse. There was also speculation that the "W" signified Wilson's policy of watchful waiting" with regard to the war. Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. Ex. Reed Hawn Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1714		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Well struck with nice light gold toning on the obverse. Popular key date to this series. Always in demand. Pop 109; 29 in 65 FB; 16 in 66 FB; 6 in 67 FB. A satiny beauty. Smooth, rolling luster with splashes of rich golden brown toning mingle on the satiny gem surfaces. Devices on most 1916 dimes are sharp with the exception of the S-mint coins, and on this handsome Denver rarity they were struck with energy and full vigor by the dies imparting all design elements boldly. Only 264,000 minted, the lowest mintage in the Mercury dime series. The obverse of Adolph A. Weinman's dime of 1916 to 1945 centers on the left-facing profile bust of a young woman whom we know to be the allegorical Liberty. She has waved hair framing her face, and this is held in place by a close fitting cap. The folded over top of the cap reveals that it is not so tight fitting as first appearance suggests. Liberty is further festooned with a pair of wings, only one of which is visible. Arranged in an arc is the legend LIBERTY. The coin's reverse displays a fasces, the ancient symbol of power and authority carried by Roman magistrates. The fasces was a wooden handled ax sheathed in a bundle of wood or iron rods. The rods were held fastened together by a leather thong wound around them both horizontally and diagonally. Above the rods protruded the ax head. Balancing the forces of war and peace, the fasces as depicted on the dime is entwined with an olive branch. In large letters is the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and the denomination ONE DIME below (PCGS # 4907) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,863
Lot 1715		1916-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded AU-55. Popular key date. A splendid pale gray toned example of the key 1916-D issue with muted luster around the devices, a normal amount of wear on the high points, but with eye appeal that just won't relinquish your attention if you collect high-quality, lightly circulated Mercury dimes. Pop 26; 69 finer. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 1716		1916-D Mercury Dime. Fine-15. Cleaned and now retoning, with a few residual hairlines on the portrait and in the fields. Nice mottled russet gold, brown and "old silver" gray colors. Strong date and mintmark (PCGS # 4907) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1717		1918-D. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bands. Mostly white. A very low population coin in this grade and a great rarity. A fabulous white Gem that has a good eye appeal with flashy luster. Something perhaps worth pausing to study is the fact that all devices were struck with the unusual and desirable consistency that is rarely seen on Mercury dimes of this year, that is, everything was smacked sharply by the dies, which then left behind bold elements of detail throughout including full bands on the reverse. Pop 6; 1 in 66 FB; none higher. Estimated Value $20,000 - 23,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1718		1918-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice light toning. A lovely, frosty-smooth Gem, there are no mentionable bagmarks on either side and the color is simply outstanding. Just the coin for the appreciative Mercury dime collector. Pop 8; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 4920) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1719		1919-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Lovely golden toning. Very rare in this grade. Pleasant satin envelops all surfaces under its colorful radiance, with no spotting, just eye-popping color. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin was also fully brought up by the dies. See if you can find another 1919-D with this amount of crisp detail plus such out-of-this-world color. Pop 12; 5 finer in 66. (PCGS # 4925) . Estimated Value $28,000 - 30,000. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1720		1920-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. A nice white coin.This is a sparkling silver Mercury dime radiating mint bloom for all it is worth, powerfully fresh and impeccably preserved. As like as not, a good many are no where near as carefully struck as this handsome '20-D, with nary a suggestion or even a whisper of weakness at centers. Pop 11; 5 finer in 67. (PCGS # 4931) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1721		1924 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. This is a sparkling silver Mercury dime radiating mint bloom for all it is worth, powerfully fresh and impeccably preserved. As like as not, a good many are no where near as carefully struck as this handsome '20-D, with nary a suggestion or even a whisper of weakness at centers. Pop 11; none finer. (PCGS # 4943) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1722		1925-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Lovely toning on both sides. An unusually high quality coin for the date, this specimen displays riveting lustrous satin surfaces, has delightful color as described. No need to worry about an unsuccessful strike left by the rebound of the dies that coined this, since even a cursory examination of the piece reveals nice clarity of detail, including the center bands. Pop 24; 2 finer in 67. (PCGS # 4951) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1723		1927-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Nice obv. toning. Splendid satin finish throughout, sparkling as when first put away in an old coin envelope, which, over the years, worked its charm. Difficult to find date from the San Francisco mint. Devices on this '27-S were struck with the primary energy required to impart the design to the outer areas of the legends as well as enough vigor by the dies to impart clear-cut centers to Liberty and the fasces. This is a not well-known trait of 1927-S Mercury dimes, which is why we expect some active bids in this regard. Pop 29; 10 finer in 66. (PCGS # 4965) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1724		1929-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Wonderful toning on both sides. Great eye appeal. Splendid white frost forcing its way out from below, as superb as any you are likely to own. The well struck and lustrous pristine surfaces are nothing to sneeze at. In fact, any 1929-D would be desirable with this precision strike. It has sharpness everywhere. Pop 26; 1 finer in 68. (PCGS # 4975) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1725		1935-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Pristine with light silvery-like obverse toning. To expand a little, this is a thoroughly brilliant and lustrous Superb Gem that has exquisitely preserved surfaces. Pop 65; none finer (PCGS # 4997) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1726		1936 Mercury Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Some toning starting to form. Important first year Proof date. A highly glossy, delicately toned Gem that has moonbeam white patina splashing through, sleek mirrors, and a razor sharp strike. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1727		1936-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Delicate sunset toning. A sparkling Gem with whose toned beauty includes a commanding strike to admire and talk about. Pop 80; 6 finer in 68. (PCGS # 5001) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1728		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Beautiful multi-color toning on the obverse. Worth a premium bid for the delightful toning. Pop 421; 29 better by a point. (PCGS # 5074) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1729		1939-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68 Full Bands. Lovely toning on the reverse. The mint luster rolls around both sides with a pleasing cartwheel sheen, and none of the features reveal any bothersome distractions. But how could they, given the monumental grade that PCGS has assigned. Pop 77; 14 finer in 69. (PCGS # 5019) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1730		1940 Mercury Dime. NGC graded Proof 67. Wonderful rainbow toning on the obverse. The surfaces on these are usually judged by to be bright silver in color, or when toned, have a dullish to sometimes pearl-like quality, but rarely to you find one quite so lustrous, with vibrant crimson gold to rainbow effects acting on behalf of its outstanding, indeed superb quality. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1731		1940-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68 Full Bands. Lovely golden toning. A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling silver color underneath and utterly pristine quality from top to bottom. Pop 20; none finer. (PCGS # 5025) . Estimated Value $700 - 900. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1732		1941-S Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-68 Full Bands. Fully white with semi prooflike surfaces. An outstanding specimen, fully struck, dazzling with two-tone contrast because of the splendid prooflike display. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1733		1942/1 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Well struck and white. Smooth clean face, neck and cheek on Liberty, glowing with luster, and easy on the eye since everything about it is top notch for the grade. The overdate is bold. Not only is the 2 over a 1 on this error dime, but the 4 itself shows an earlier 4 below it from the slightly different orientation of the 41 positioning in the other hub. Pop 6; 9 in 65FB; 6 in 66FB. (PCGS # 5037) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 1734		1942/1 Mercury Dime. ANACS graded MS-64. Lightly toned. Fully original with warm silvery radiance beneath the toning. That being the case, this date is also difficult to find well struck. The present coin retains nice detail to the Liberty cap as well as in the feathers of the wing, from a strictly above-average strike. The reverse bands, while gently merged in the center of the fasces, show enough detail that no one will find fault. The same goes for the diagonal bands holding the bundle of sticks together. In a new style holder (PCGS # 5036) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1735		1942/1 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded VF-30. Old green holder. Nicely toned on the obverse in shades of deep crimson, gold, and aquamarine. Clear overdate (PCGS # 5036) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633

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