1939-D Mercury Dime. MS-68 FB (PCGS). CAC. Richly lustrous silver surfaces are accented with splashes of magenta and blue, creating a palette of artistic beauty -- just the sort of coin that would serve as a highlight in the collection of an advanced toning enthusiast. The technical quality is just as superb as the eye appeal, with both sides fully struck from the rims to the centers and the surfaces bordering on pristine. Researcher David W. Lange calls the 1939-D "the quintessential type coin, being perhaps the most consistently attractive Mercury dime in the entire series." Even among other Superb Gems, however, few can compare to the vividly toned example offered here. From our (American Numismatic Rarities) sale of the Oliver Jung Collection, July 2004, lot 44.
