1930-S Mercury Dime. MS-67+ FB (PCGS). CAC.Captivating satin white surfaces are bright, brilliant and beautiful. The strike is razor sharp not only in the centers, but also near the borders where the peripheral devices are bold to full. Virtually pristine, as befits the assigned grade, and unsurpassed in a PCGS holder for an example of this issue. Produced during the beginning of the Great Depression, many of the 1,843,000 dimes struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1930 were withheld from circulation at the time of issue. Examples could be acquired directly from the Treasury Department for face value during the early 1930s, as was the case with other early Depression era Mercury dime issues such as the 1929-D and 1931. With an above average rate of survival, Mint State 1930-S dimes are more available than the relatively limited mintage might imply. On the other hand, few are as carefully preserved and aesthetically pleasing as this lovely Superb Gem coin. A delight to behold and worthy of the strongest bids.PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer.
