1928 10C MS68 FB PCGS CAC

The 1928 Mercury Dime, with a substantial mintage of nearly 19.5 million pieces, is generally available across most Mint State grades and even with the coveted Full Bands designation. While examples through MS66 FB can be located with relative ease, true Gems at MS67 become notably elusive, and MS68 Full Bands specimens are considered condition rarities of the highest order—PCGS CAC have certified only two pieces at that lofty level, with none finer. This particular coin is a wonderfully preserved survivor that exemplifies the issue’s finest attributes, combining outstanding strike sharpness, booming luster, and captivating toning. The obverse radiates a dazzling spectrum of color, shifting from golden-yellow and tangerine-orange at the periphery to vivid magenta, violet, and cobalt-blue along the outer rim, while the central portrait of Liberty glows with silvery-white brilliance touched by faint champagne and rose hues. The reverse shows chromatic elegance, blending golden and amber tones at the lower edge into violet, turquoise, and sapphire along the upper border, surrounding crisp silver-white devices and satiny fields. The texture throughout is smooth and silky, enlivened by undisturbed cartwheel luster and exceptional surface preservation. With its near-symmetrical rainbow toning and superb eye appeal, this premium-quality example stands as a true prize for the Mercury dime connoisseur—an elite coin that fully captures the artistry and allure of the Winged Liberty design. With the other CAC example tied up in a permanent collection, and not to mention this coin being immensely more attractive this would fit in the finest set registry.