1937 10C, FB

Description

1937 10C (Dime), FB, PCGS MS68. This exceptional Mercury Dime represents the pinnacle of quality for this classic American series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1937 with a substantial mintage of 56,860,000 pieces, this example has been graded PCGS MS68 with the coveted FB (Full Bands) designation, indicating fully struck fasces bands on the reverse—a hallmark of superior strike quality that eludes the vast majority of surviving specimens from this era. The coin displays the elegant design of Adolph Alexander Weinman, whose artistic vision defined the Mercury Dime series from 1916 through 1945. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, this dime retains the precious metal content and lustrous surfaces characteristic of pre-1946 American coinage. At the MS68 grade level, this piece exhibits exceptional eye appeal with minimal imperfections visible to the unaided eye. Population data underscores the rarity of this offering: only one example has been graded finer at PCGS, with just 65 total specimens certified across all grades. This significant scarcity at the highest grade levels makes MS68 FB examples highly sought after by advanced collectors building comprehensive Mercury Dime collections. The combination of superior strike quality, pristine condition, and exceptional rarity positions this coin as a standout example worthy of serious collector consideration.