{"title":"Dime","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eU.S. Dime\u003c\/b\u003e, authorized by the \u003cb\u003eMint Act of 1792\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of America's enduring coin denominations. Production began in \u003cb\u003e1796\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the \u003cb\u003eDraped Bust obverse\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSmall Eagle reverse\u003c\/b\u003e, designed by \u003cb\u003eRobert Scot\u003c\/b\u003e. While early mintages were intermittent, dimes have been struck regularly since \u003cb\u003e1820\u003c\/b\u003e, except in \u003cb\u003e1932\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e1933\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvolution of Dime Designs:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShared Motifs (1796–1916):\u003c\/b\u003e Draped Bust, Capped Bust, Liberty Seated, and Barber designs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistinct Identity (1916–Present):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Mercury\" dime and Roosevelt dime introduced unique, iconic styles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollecting Insights:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Rarities:\u003c\/b\u003e Seek ultra-rare dimes like the \u003cb\u003e1873-CC No Arrows\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e1894-S\u003c\/b\u003e (only 24 struck). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePopular Series:\u003c\/b\u003e Mercury dimes (1916–1945) are highly collected for their beauty and historical value. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the early Draped Bust to modern Roosevelt designs, dimes showcase over \u003cb\u003e225 years of American artistry\u003c\/b\u003e and history. Each series holds unique challenges for collectors, from type sets to high-grade rarities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore expertly curated dimes, guaranteed authentic, at \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.paradimecoins.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParadimeCoins.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1796-10c-ms63-pcgs-cac","title":"1796 10C JR-3 MS63 PCGS CAC EX WHITNEY\/\"MR. 1796\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1796 Draped Bust Dime is a landmark issue in U.S. numismatics, representing the first year of the denomination's production and a key moment in early American coinage. With a mintage of 22,135 and an estimated survival of only 850 examples, this issue is highly sought after, particularly in Mint State, where specimens are exceedingly scarce. Six known die varieties exist, all of which are considered rare with this the JR-3 (R.5), the second rarest. This is not your typical JR-1 variety, and these are eagerly sought after, more importantly this has one of the most important pedigree for a 1796 date issue. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBelonging to the famed \u003cem\u003e\"Mr. 1796\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHE JOHN WHITNEY WALTER COLLECTION, a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003es a first-year type coin, the 1796 Draped Bust Dime is an essential acquisition for serious collectors of early U.S. coinage, and with only 3 CAC-approved examples at this grade and just 14 finer. But beyond that, as a JR-3 in UNC, we could only locate two JR-3(R.5) sales: One was a NON-CAC NGC MS63 that sold 5 years ago for $43,200 11\/2021 HA, and one in MS61 PCGS more recently also a NON-CAC for $48,000 08\/24 SB. Today with a CAC Price Guide of $57,000 for JR-3, this dime exhibits proof-like surface over golden, russet, and silver toning that enhances its already impressive eye appeal. Most importantly the pedigree of this coin for a 1796 issue is perhaps most important. \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e Considering the pedigree, quality, variety and how a MS61 non-CAC JR-3 sold for $48,000, we firmly believe this to be an incredible purchase representing strong value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePedigree:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eex \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003elot# 1768, \u003c\/span\u003e\"Mr. 1796\", \u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTHE JOHN WHITNEY WALTER COLLECTION. THE COINS OF 1796, Stack's 05\/1999,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eex \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elot#2324, F. Dabney Caldwell Jr. Collection, Stack's 04\/1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eNOTE - We can offer complimentary re-holder with JR-3 variety and pedigree if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/45446630\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #\u003cspan\u003e45446630\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS Price Guide - $55,000\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 14\/28\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Price Guide Variety - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eN\/A\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP Variety- 1\/0\u003cbr\u003e• CAC Price Guide Variety - $57,000\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 3\/14\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP Variety- 1\/0\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1796-10c\/4461\/63\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4461\u003c\/a\u003e (Variety of : \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1796-10c-jr-3\/38744\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e38744\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49661300932920,"sku":"45446630","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1796_10C_JR-3_MS63_PCGS_CAC_EX_WHITNEY_MR._1796.jpg?v=1784066073"},{"product_id":"1912-10c-ms67-pcgs-cac-ex-hugon-blay","title":"1912 10C MS67+ PCGS CAC EX HUGON-BLAY","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTied For Finest 5\/0. This 1912 Barber Dime is a truly exceptional Condition Census survivor and one of the most visually captivating examples known for the date. It offers a dynamic, two-toned aesthetic, with a breathtakingly vibrant obverse complemented by a clean, mint-fresh reverse. With only five coins graded MS67+ by PCGS and none finer, this Superb Gem represents the apex of preservation for the issue. It is further distinguished by an explosive, multicolor album-toned obverse, featuring concentric hues of crimson, magenta, canary yellow, emerald, and cobalt blue radiating around Liberty’s portrait, which itself is softly frosted and framed by delicate overlays of lavender and warm gold. The reverse offers a dramatic contrast with its original brilliant mint-white surface, lightly kissed by peripheral hints of champagne and nickel-gray. Fully struck on both sides, the coin exhibits razor-sharp detail in the LIBERTY band, wreath elements, and bow, with no distractions and only a few minute carbon flecks near the lower reverse rim. This piece is a premier acquisition for collectors pursuing elite, vividly toned Barber dimes with true Registry Set pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePedigree:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blay Collection - where it sold as a MS67 CAC for $10,280 11\/23 GC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jett Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/50138061\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #50138061\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS Price Guide - $6,000\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 5\/0\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 0 Finer\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1912-10c\/4860\/67\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4860\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50054249054520,"sku":"50138061","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1912_10C_MS67_PCGS_CAC_EX_HUGON-BLAY.jpg?v=1747875084"},{"product_id":"1943-s-10c-ms68-fb-pcgs-cac","title":"1943-S 10C MS68 FB PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStruck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of World War II, the 1943-S Mercury Dime reflects a period when U.S. coinage was still heavily relied upon for wartime commerce while other denominations faced metal substitutions and shortages. A superb near perfect example, this 1943-S 10C even under strong magnification, the surfaces reveal virtually no imperfections of any size anywhere, an extraordinary level of preservation even for a Superb Gem. The obverse displays powerful, radiant luster that beams across the fields and devices, illuminating a boldly struck portrait of Liberty with crisp hair detail and a fully defined winged cap. Splashes of completely original color are scattered across the surfaces in delicate shades of pale forest green, champagne gold, and soft blue, creating a vibrant yet balanced appearance that enhances the overall presentation. Luster flows evenly across both sides and the surfaces appear impeccably preserved, giving the coin remarkable brilliance and visual harmony. Full Bands examples of this caliber are rarely encountered, and the eye appeal of the present piece is truly exceptional. This fully struck and pristine Superb Gem stands among the elite survivors of the issue, and with CAC approval these are certainly not common as such only 5 examples are CAC with none finer. CAC 68 FB have sold for $5,581-$16,000 depending on the eye appeal and toning; however, in the last decade there has been only 3 CAC sale $9,000 11\/23 HA, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legendauctions.hibid.com\/lot\/170653997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e$9,106 11\/23 LE\u003c\/a\u003e ( THIS EXACT COIN), and $16,800 05\/22 HA. Safe to say there has been no CAC sale since then for 3 years. Note there is 1 68+ but that is NOT CAC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePedigree\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e$9,106 11\/23 LGND\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/46194728\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #46194728\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS POP - 30\/1\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 5\/0\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1943-s-10c-fb\/5049\/68\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5049\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856419553592,"sku":"46194728","price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1943-S_10C_MS68_FB_PCGS_CAC.jpg?v=1774697695"},{"product_id":"1939-d-10c-ms68-fb-pcgs-cac","title":"1939-D 10C MS68+ FB PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe 1939-D Mercury Dime is widely recognized as one of the finest struck issues of the late-series Denver Mint emissions, and this MS68 FB+ example graded by PCGS and approved by CAC represents an extraordinary Superb Gem at the pinnacle of preservation and eye appeal. Both sides display exceptional originality and dramatic multicolored toning that immediately commands attention. Striking bands of vivid, untoned silver sweep across the central obverse, creating a striking visual contrast against surrounding waves of deep crimson-red toning that blend seamlessly into shades of violet, olive-green, and warm gold. This natural color progression continues across the reverse, where the fasces and olive branches are fully defined with outstanding sharpness, the Full Bands designation clearly evident with crisp separation across the horizontal bands. The reverse fields are equally vibrant, displaying rich crimson and orange-gold hues with flashes of emerald and violet that frame the devices and legends in dramatic fashion. Surface preservation is essentially flawless for the grade, with virtually no distracting marks and booming luster glowing beneath the toning. With only three CAC-approved examples graded finer, the quality within the grade and remarkable visual presentation are immediately apparent, placing this coin among the most impressive survivors of the issue. Comparable vividly toned pieces have realized between $5,250 to $7,000. An inferior example just sold for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coins.ha.com\/itm\/mercury-dimes\/1939-d-10c-ms68-full-bands-pcgs-cac\/a\/1394-3534.s?ic2=mytracked-lotspage-lotlinks-12202013\u0026amp;tab=mytrackedlots-101116\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$5,124 07\/26 HA\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewhilst a more similar example sold for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coins.ha.com\/itm\/mercury-dimes\/1939-d-10c-ms68-full-bands-pcgs-cac\/a\/1394-3535.s?ic2=mytracked-lotspage-lotlinks-12202013\u0026amp;tab=mytrackedlots-101116\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$5,490 07\/26 HA\u003c\/a\u003e. This example is about 30% nicer than the aforementioned coin with rainbow hues. A coin of this caliber would be equally at home in a world-class Mercury dime registry set or an elite toned type collection, where its breathtaking appearance and near-impeccable preservation would stand out even among the finest examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/36069387\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #36069387\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• CAC POP - 3 Finer\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/5019\/68\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51859382665528,"sku":"36069387","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1939-D_10C_MS68_FB_PCGS_CAC.jpg?v=1784064028"},{"product_id":"1903-10c-ms67-pcgs-cac-1","title":"1903 10C MS67+ PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSingle Finest 1903 Barber Dime. Having handled the Jett Collection, this would have fit perfectly in, but he had a MS67 example. This superb example is without a doubt the single finest top pop. Its one of the rarest 20th-century Philadelphia issue of the series aside from only the legendary 1895 and 1896, making this PCGS MS67+ CAC example a true Condition Census prize with none finer. Despite the large original mintage of more than 19.5 million pieces, Premium Gem survivors are notably elusive, and this beautiful specimen distinguishes itself with exceptional preservation, frosty satiny luster, and breathtaking multicolor peripheral toning. The coin displays a luminous silver-gray center that smoothly transitions into vivid rings of molten gold, orange-amber, russet, and subtle olive-green iridescence concentrated around the rims. Both sides are exquisitely clean for the grade, with immaculate surfaces and strong cartwheel brilliance beneath the color, fully supporting the Plus designation and CAC approval. With no CAC auction record in MS67+, a PCGS Price Guide value of $10,000, a PCGS population of just 1\/0, and no finer CAC-certified examples known, this toned Superb Gem represents an extraordinary opportunity for the advanced Barber dime collector seeking a finest-certified Philadelphia Mint condition rarity with elite originality and visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/48789302\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #48789302\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS Price Guide -$10,000\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 1\/0\u003cbr\u003e• CAC Price Guide - N\/A\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 0 Finer\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/4830\/67\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4830\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013330563384,"sku":"48789302","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1903_10C_MS67_PCGS_CAC_OBV.jpg?v=1777898228"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/collections\/dime-347967-modified.png?v=1727173495","url":"https:\/\/paradimecoins.com\/collections\/rare-u-s-dimes-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Paradime Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}