Lot 630
1921 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. This popular low mintage date is seldom available in high mint state grades. In particular, only 1,230,00 were struck, most of which circulated down to very low grades before being saved during the coin collecting boom years of the 1940s and 1950s. With the advent of population reports, we now have a better idea of just how rare some of these dates are, in particular, PCGS has graded only 42 coins as MS-65 FB for 1921, with a scant 21 graded higher. That isn't many to go around for all the specialized Mercury dime collections. The coin has a few tiny flakes of toning over satiny white luster, and is highly appealing. Examination will find virtually no signs of contact on the obverse, and just a few tiny ticks on the central reverse device. Boldly struck, and a prize for the collector.
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
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