1948-D 10C, FB

Description

1948-D Roosevelt Dime, FB, PCGS MS68. This exceptional 1948-D dime represents a significant find for Roosevelt Dime specialists. Struck at the Denver Mint with a substantial mintage of over 52 million pieces, this date is typically encountered in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. The FB (Full Bands) designation indicates sharp, fully defined horizontal lines on the reverse fasces, a characteristic that becomes increasingly elusive in higher grades and commands collector premiums. Graded PCGS MS68, this example ranks among the finest known for the issue, with only one example graded higher across all certification services. The population data reflects the rarity of this specimen at this elite level—just 19 total examples have been certified by PCGS, with this coin representing the second-finest. The combination of exceptional preservation and the coveted Full Bands designation makes this an outstanding representative of the date. The coin exhibits the hallmarks of gem-quality coinage: sharp striking detail, lustrous surfaces, and minimal imperfections. High-grade examples of the 1948-D in this condition are notoriously difficult to locate, commanding substantial premiums over lower uncirculated examples. For the advanced Roosevelt Dime collector or type collector seeking a premium example, this MS68 FB offers both rarity and quality that justifies its position among the finest known. PCGS Certificate #46139216