Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Mercury Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 739		1917. NGC graded MS-67 Full Bands. A blast white frosty gem specimen. Very scarce in this illustrious grade, per the following NGC indicator: Pop 7; none finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 740		1920-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. A brilliant lusterous gem with just a hint of delicate pastel toning. While widely available in lower grades, high grade examples of the 1920-S are very elusive; in fact, they are one of the more coveted S-mint dates in the series in Gem Full Bands condition. The surfaces on this piece show the vibrancy of original frosted mint luster San Francisco issues are famous for. Additionally, each side has a delicate overlay of toning. Boldly defined throughout with no offending marks. Pop 25; 10 finer with 7 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 4933) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 741		1925-D. NGC graded MS-67 Full Bands. A spectacular blast white gem! With experts and specialist collectors in the series always looking for top-end pieces, we feel confident they will flock to obtain a high-end example in the present lot. Since most representative 1925-D dimes bear evidence of a less than stellar strike and indifferent mint luster, NGC has certified a mere quartet of pieces at the Gem 67 numeric designation (none beyond), with our offering ranking among the finest known at that service. Born from an original mintage of 5.1 million pieces, the example in the present lot reveals an completely untoned obverse & reverse sporting iridescence silvery whiteness throughout. Neither side has an overt abrasion, as one should look forward to at this sublime numeric grade; the textured surfaces support a satiny sheen of mint luster. The strike is, for all intents and purposes, 100% exact, with the horizontal bands rounded and crisp. Certainly a piece for the specialized collector, and worthy of a premium bid as such. Pop 4; none finer. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 742		1940. NGC graded Proof 68. A brilliant gem with hints of delicate pastel toning. Only 11,827 Proofs minted. Pop 36; 5 finer with 4 in 68*, 1 in 69. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 743		1944-D. PCGS graded MS-68 Full Bands. A superb santiny mint gem. In an old green label holder. Pop 78 (PCGS # 5053) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 744		A nice lot of early U.S. Dimes in old Wayte Raymond folders. Consists of: 1892 (3), 1892-O, 1893, 1896, 1901 (3), 1906, 1907, 1911, 1915, 1915-S, 1916 and 1944-D. Coins grade VF to Unc. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $863