1942-D Mercury Dime (10c)

This superb MS68FB example represents the absolute pinnacle of quality for 1942 Denver issue Mercury dimes. Just a hair away from perfection, the coin displays immaculate surfaces with pristine, satiny luster that radiates across both obverse and reverse. The strike is remarkably sharp, with fully split bands on the reverse fasces. The original surfaces show subtle peripheral toning that frames the brilliant centers, creating a dramatic visual effect.

Finding a Mercury dime with this combination of technical grade and aesthetic beauty is extraordinarily rare.