1947-S 10C, FB

Description

1947-S Mercury Dime, Full Bands, NGC MS68. This exceptional 1947-S dime represents a premium example of the San Francisco Mint's Mercury dime production from the post-war era. The coin exhibits the coveted Full Bands (FB) designation, indicating sharp, complete striations visible on the fasces reverse—a hallmark of superior striking and a key diagnostic for serious Mercury dime collectors. Graded MS68 by NGC (Certificate #6355208002), this piece demonstrates outstanding luster and eye appeal with minimal surface disturbance. The grade reflects excellent preservation of detail across both obverse and reverse, with the delicate design elements of Adolph Weinman's iconic Mercury portrait and the bundled fasces rendered with impressive sharpness. At this numerical grade, the coin represents the upper echelon of what survives from this mintmark and date. The 1947-S is a moderately scarce date in the Mercury series, particularly in high grades with Full Bands designation. This combination of date, mintmark, condition, and the FB qualifier makes this an attractive offering for advanced Mercury dime specialists and registry set builders seeking quality examples from the final years of this popular series.