1930 10C, FB

Description

1930 10C Mercury Dime, FB, PCGS MS67. This exceptional 1930 Philadelphia Mercury Dime represents a significant offering for serious Mercury dime collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 6,770,000 pieces, this example has been certified by PCGS as MS67 with the coveted FB (Full Bands) designation, indicating fully struck fasces bands on the reverse—a challenging attribute to achieve on Mercury dimes of this era. The coin exhibits the hallmark design of Adolph Alexander Weinman's iconic Liberty motif on the obverse and the winged Liberty head reverse, struck in the standard composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The MS67 grade reflects exceptional quality with virtually no wear and only the lightest surface marks consistent with the grade. The Full Bands designation is particularly noteworthy, as many examples from this period show weakness in the reverse strike, making FB specimens highly desirable among specialists. Population data underscores the rarity of this offering: only 12 coins have achieved higher grades at PCGS, with just 38 total examples graded across all grades. This selective pedigree, combined with the attractive FB strike and strong MS67 grade, positions this 1930 dime as a premium example worthy of serious collector consideration.