Lot 1669
1942/1 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the most popular overdates of the 20th century, few of these were saved in mint state condition. Don't forget, there was a world war raging in 1942, and everyone's attention was focused on the troops and keeping them supplied. Available funds went to war bonds, not to hoarding small change. Therefore, most of the issue circulated for years before the overdate was discovered, and few are known in full mint state. Fewer still in very choice mint state as offered here. Gleaming white luster throughout, with clean fields and full mint radiance. The only marks are hints of circular scrapes from a coin counting machine, perhaps at the mint, at the outer periphery of the obverse. Nearly full bands on the reverse, making this an excellent selection for a high end Mercury dime set.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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| Realized $4,485 |
