A fantastic strike and condition rarity for advanced Mercury dime enthusiasts. Delicate golden-gray patina mingles with soft satin luster over surfaces that are as smooth as would be expected given the assigned grade. A few swirls of bold charcoal-russet are out of the way at the upper reverse border. Fully struck from the rims to the centers, this noteworthy coin will satisfy even the most discerning specialist.This is a semi-key date issue in the Mercury dime series that is readily obtainable only in the lowest circulated grades. Obviously this 9,939,000-piece issue circulated widely, with most of the survivors in numismatic hands undoubtedly retrieved from commerce years later (likely in the 1940s, 1950s and/or early 1960s) after they had acquired significant wear. A tiny percentage of the mintage escaped circulation, but the quality of most of these Mint State survivors is quite poor. Few are fully struck, and many are in lower grades due to handling marks and/or subdued luster. The outstanding Gem offered here, indeed, is superior in all regards and would serve as a highlight in the finest collection of this popular 20th century silver series.,,PCGS# 4925. NGC ID: 23H9.,PCGS Population: 15; 5 finer in this category (all MS-66 FB).,
