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February 9th Special Silver Coin Auction
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Bidding Starts: Monday Feb 2 Bidding Ends: Monday Feb 9 |
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Crawford Auction Service Phone: 417-399-1904 Email: crawfordonlineauction@gmail.com Website: www.crawfordauctionservice.com EstateSale.com ID#: 11084 View company information and listings |
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CRAWFORD AUCTION SERVICE ONLINE COIN AND COLLECTIBLES AUCTION
Trusted Since 1944
AUCTION CLOSES
DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH OUR SITE, WE HAVE EXTENDED ONLINE BIDDING TO MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:00 PM
Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Time
Lots begin closing at 7:00 PM with staggered soft close. If a bid is placed in the final 2 minutes of any lot, the closing time extends by 2 minutes. This prevents last-second sniping and gives everyone a fair chance to bid.
AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
This auction features over 250 lots of U.S. coins, silver bullion, world coins, sterling silver jewelry, and vintage collectibles. Offerings include:
U.S. SILVER COINAGE: Washington Quarters (1934-1964), Mercury Dimes (1916-1945 including first-year 1916), Walking Liberty Half Dollars, Franklin Half Dollars including the key date 1955, Barber Half Dollars, and 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollars from 1964.
CLASSIC TYPE COINS: Large Cents (1838, 1853), Flying Eagle Cent (1857 first year of issue), Indian Head Cents, Buffalo Nickels including the 1913 Type 1, and Seated Liberty Dimes.
MORGAN AND PEACE DOLLARS: New Orleans Mint Morgans (1880, 1881-O, 1882-S, 1883-O) offering Southern provenance for collectors.
SILVER BULLION: American Silver Eagles from multiple years, each containing 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver.
U.S. PROOF SETS: Complete proof sets spanning 1972 through 2011, including the scarce 1965 Special Mint Set from the years when traditional proof sets were not produced.
HIGH DENOMINATION CURRENCY: 1928 $500 Federal Reserve Note featuring President William McKinley. These notes were discontinued in 1969 and are highly collectible.
WORLD COINS: Colombia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Nicaragua, Australia, France, Great Britain, Canada, and the Indian Princely State of Mewar.
STERLING SILVER JEWELRY: Rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in .925 sterling silver with gemstones including carnelian, aquamarine, jade, mother of pearl, and cubic zirconia.
VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES: Tobacco silks, Coca-Cola memorabilia including a rare 1904 St. Louis World's Fair money clip by Tiffany Studios, John Deere and Railway Express watch fobs, Elks Lodge pins, railroad keys, military medals, and cast iron toys.
PREVIEW
Available by appointment at Deer Creek Pawn and Gun, 110 E. Franklin St., Clinton, Missouri 64735. Call (660) 885-5354 to schedule your preview. Preview hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
CHECKOUT INFORMATION
PRIMARY CHECKOUT: Monday, February 9th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ADDITIONAL CHECKOUT TIMES:
Tuesday, February 10th: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 12th: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday, February 13th: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PICKUP LOCATION: Deer Creek Pawn and Gun, 110 E. Franklin St., Clinton, Missouri 64735
HOW TO BID AND PARTICIPATE
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1. REGISTER: Create your free bidder account on HiBid.com
2. BROWSE: View all lots with detailed descriptions and photos
3. BID: Place your maximum bid and the system bids incrementally for you
4. WIN: Receive email notification when you are the winning bidder
5. PAY: We will send your invoice within 24 hours of auction close
6. PICKUP or SHIP: Choose in-person pickup or convenient shipping
BIDDING INCREMENTS:
$0 to $99.99: $5 increments
$100 to $499.99: $10 increments
$500 to $999.99: $25 increments
$1,000 and up: $50 increments
PAYMENT AND SHIPPING OPTIONS
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS:
Credit and Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
Cash (in-person pickup only)
Checks (with approved credit and must clear before item release)
BUYERS PREMIUM:
15 percent Buyers Premium applies to all purchases.
SHIPPING AVAILABLE:
We offer professional shipping throughout the United States and Canada. Coins and small items shipped via USPS with insurance and tracking. All items professionally packaged for safe transport. Typical shipping runs $10 to $25 for most coin lots. High-value items ship with signature confirmation and full insurance.
COMBINED SHIPPING: Win multiple lots? We combine shipments whenever possible to save you money.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All items sold as-is, where-is. Photos serve as your inspection. We make every effort to describe items accurately. Photos take precedence over written descriptions. Payment is due within 48 hours of auction close. Items not picked up within 10 days may be subject to storage fees or resale. Missouri sales tax applies unless a valid resale certificate is provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about specific lots, condition, shipping, or bidding? We are here to help.
CHASE CRAWFORD - AUCTIONEER
Cell: 417-399-1904
Email: chase@CrawfordAuctionService.com
KATIE DAVIS - AUCTION MANAGER
Cell: 417-309-9653
ABOUT CRAWFORD AUCTION SERVICE
Crawford Auction Service represents over 80 years of family auction tradition. Based in Clinton, Missouri, we have built our reputation on honesty, integrity, and expert service to buyers and sellers throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Whether you are a seasoned collector, silver stacker, or new to numismatics, we are here to help you build your collection with confidence.
Crawford Auction Service - Trusted Since 1944 100 1914 Nicaragua 10 Centavos, 1943 Australia 3 Pence Four-nation silver and base metal grouping spanning three continents and two World Wars. Nicaragua 10 Centavos (1914), Australia 3 Pence (1943), France 50 Centimes (1919), and Great Britain 3 Pence (1920). Each coin carries the weight of its era"fr 101 1934 Washington Quarter First-generation Washington Quarter from the Philadelphia Mint. John Flanagan's dignified portrait, adapted from Jean-Antoine Houdon's 1785 life mask, debuted in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of Washington's birth. This 1934 issue emerged duri 102 1936 Washington Quarter Early-series Washington Quarter struck at Philadelphia. The 1936 issue represents the series' fifth year of production, a period when collector awareness was beginning to grow but most examples still circulated freely. Flanagan's obverse design would 103 1937-D Washington Quarter XF Denver Mint Washington Quarter graded XF (Extremely Fine). At this grade level, expect light, even wear confined to the highest points"Washington's hair above the ear and the eagle's breast feathers"with all legends sharp and fully readable. The 104 1938 Washington Quarter Depression-era Washington Quarter from Philadelphia. The 1938 mintage of just 5.8 million pieces ranks among the lower production figures for the pre-war series. Many examples saw decades of pocket wear before silver's rise pulled them from circulati 105 1941 Washington Quarter Pre-war Washington Quarter struck at Philadelphia as America watched Europe descend into conflict. The 1941 issue saw robust mintage as the economy finally recovered from the Depression, though Pearl Harbor would soon redirect the nation's resources. 106 1942 Washington Quarter First full year of American involvement in World War II. This 1942 Philadelphia Washington Quarter was struck as the nation mobilized for global conflict. Mintages remained strong despite wartime demands on the Mint's resources. A tangible artifact f 107 1942-S Washington Quarter San Francisco Mint Washington Quarter from 1942. The S-mint issues typically saw concentrated West Coast circulation, and wartime disruption meant fewer examples were preserved by collectors. Look for the small S mintmark on the reverse, positioned b 108 1943 Washington Quarter AU Philadelphia Washington Quarter graded AU (About Uncirculated). At this grade, the coin retains approximately 90-95% of its original mint luster with only the slightest friction visible on Washington's cheekbone and the highest hair curls. A coin tha 109 1943-S Washington Quarter Wartime San Francisco Washington Quarter from 1943. Struck during the height of World War II when the San Francisco Mint balanced collector coin production against critical war materiel demands. The S-mint quarters from this era often exhibit strong 110 1945 Washington Quarter Final year of World War II. This 1945 Philadelphia Washington Quarter was struck as Allied forces closed in on Berlin and the Pacific island-hopping campaign approached Japan. A coin that witnessed the end of history's most devastating conflict. 90% 111 1949 Washington Quarter Post-war Washington Quarter from 1949. America had returned to peacetime prosperity, and mintages reflected renewed economic confidence. The late 1940s issues remain underappreciated by many collectors despite their solid silver content and historica 112 1946 Washington Quarter First full year of peace. This 1946 Philadelphia Washington Quarter entered circulation as millions of GIs returned home and America began its transformation into a suburban superpower. Contains 0.1808 oz of actual silver weight. 113 1949 Washington Quarter Late 1940s Washington Quarter from Philadelphia. The 1949 issue bridges the immediate post-war period and the prosperity of the 1950s. Solid collectible value combined with intrinsic silver content. 114 1950 Washington Quarter Dawn of a new decade. This 1950 Philadelphia Washington Quarter was struck as America entered the optimistic Eisenhower era. Television was transforming entertainment, the suburbs were expanding, and silver quarters still jingled in every pocket. 115 1951-D Washington Quarter Denver Mint Washington Quarter from 1951. The D-mint issues of the early 1950s saw heavy commercial distribution throughout the Mountain West and Great Plains. Contains 0.1808 oz of .900 fine silver. 116 1952-D Washington Quarter Eisenhower-era Washington Quarter from Denver. The 1952-D was struck during the Korean War, a conflict often overshadowed by the world wars but no less significant to those who served. A piece of early Cold War history. 117 1952 Washington Quarter Philadelphia Washington Quarter from 1952. Korean War-era issue with classic Flanagan design. The early 1950s quarters remain abundant in circulated grades but increasingly difficult in choice uncirculated condition. 118 1956-D Washington Quarter Mid-1950s Denver Mint Washington Quarter. The 1956-D reflects the peak of American post-war prosperity"chrome-finned automobiles, rock and roll, and silver still circulating freely in everyday commerce. 119 1957 Washington Quarter Late 1950s Philadelphia issue approaching the end of the silver era. Within eight years of this 1957 quarter's striking, rising silver prices would force the Mint to abandon the 90% composition that had defined American coinage since 1837. 120 1957-D Washington Quarter Denver Mint Washington Quarter from 1957. The abundant mintages of the late 1950s mean circulated examples remain affordable, while gem uncirculated pieces command increasing premiums as originality becomes scarcer. 121 1958-D Washington Quarter Penultimate decade of silver Washington Quarters. This 1958-D from Denver was struck just six years before the composition change that ended 173 years of circulating silver coinage in America. 122 1959 Washington Quarter AU Philadelphia Washington Quarter graded AU (About Uncirculated). Traces of original mint luster remain in the protected areas around the letters and stars, with only light friction on the high points. A coin that circulated briefly before being recogn 123 1959-D Washington Quarter Gem BU Denver Mint Washington Quarter graded Gem BU (Brilliant Uncirculated). Full cartwheel luster rotates across unmarked surfaces. Sharp strike with complete detail in Washington's hair curls and the eagle's breast feathers. The 1959-D in this condition 124 1961-D Washington Quarter Early 1960s Denver Washington Quarter. The 1961-D was struck as the Kennedy administration brought youthful energy to Washington. Within three years, silver would vanish from American pockets, making every surviving 90% quarter a small treasure. 125 1963 Washington Quarter BU Philadelphia Washington Quarter graded BU (Brilliant Uncirculated). Strong mint luster with minimal contact marks from original Mint handling. The 1963 issue represents the twilight of circulating silver"a coin that might have purchased a candy bar 126 1964-D Washington Quarter BU Final Denver Mint silver Washington Quarter, graded BU. The 1964-D represents the absolute end of 90% silver quarter production at Denver. Mintage exceeded 704 million pieces as the public, sensing the coming change, hoarded relentlessly. A last-year 127 1964 Washington Quarter BU Terminal year Philadelphia Washington Quarter, graded BU. The 1964 Philadelphia issue"over 560 million struck"marked the end of an era stretching back to the Seated Liberty coinage of 1838. After this, only copper-nickel clad would jingle in Amer 128 1916 Mercury Dime FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE. The 1916 Philadelphia Mercury Dime introduced Adolph Weinman's revolutionary Winged Liberty Head design to American commerce. The young Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap with wings symbolizing freedom of thought, was immediately mi 129 1917 Mercury Dime Second-year Mercury Dime from Philadelphia. Weinman's design had quickly captured public imagination, and the 1917 issue saw robust production as America entered World War I. The fasces reverse"a bundle of rods symbolizing strength through unity" 130 1918-D Mercury Dime Denver Mint Mercury Dime from 1918. Struck during the final year of World War I, this D-mint issue saw heavy Western circulation. Early Denver Mercury Dimes often come well-worn, making problem-free examples increasingly desirable to series collector 131 1919 Mercury Dime Post-Armistice Mercury Dime. The 1919 Philadelphia issue entered circulation as America celebrated victory and mourned its fallen. The doughboys were coming home, and these small silver coins changed hands in a nation transformed by global war. 132 1920 Mercury Dime Roaring Twenties Mercury Dime from Philadelphia. The 1920 issue reflects the jazz age optimism that followed the Great War"prohibition, flappers, and economic expansion. Weinman's Liberty seemed to embody the era's forward-looking spirit. 133 1925 Mercury Dime Mid-decade Mercury Dime from 1925. Struck during the peak of 1920s prosperity when America believed the good times would never end. Four years later, Black Tuesday would shatter that illusion. 134 1926 Mercury Dime Philadelphia Mercury Dime from 1926. The Coolidge prosperity era produced abundant mintages, though most examples saw heavy circulation through the coming Depression. Survivors in collector grades represent a small fraction of original production. 135 1927 Mercury Dime Late 1920s Mercury Dime. The 1927 Philadelphia issue was struck two years before the stock market crash that would define a generation. A coin that witnessed the peak before the plunge. 136 1928 Mercury Dime Final year of 1920s prosperity. This 1928 Philadelphia Mercury Dime entered circulation the year before Black Tuesday transformed American life. Within months, breadlines would replace prosperity, and coins like this would become precious. 137 1928-S Mercury Dime San Francisco Mint Mercury Dime from 1928. The S-mint issues typically concentrated on the West Coast, and the 1928-S saw standard mintage for the era. Look for the small S mintmark on the reverse, left of the fasces. 138 1929-D Mercury Dime First year of the Great Depression. The 1929-D Denver Mercury Dime was struck as Wall Street collapsed and fortunes evaporated. Mintages would soon plummet as economic devastation gripped the nation. 139 1929 Mercury Dime Depression-era Mercury Dime from Philadelphia. The 1929 issue witnessed the crash that launched a decade of hardship. These small silver coins became precious as unemployment soared and banks failed. 140 1930 Mercury Dime XF Philadelphia Mercury Dime graded XF (Extremely Fine). The 1930 issue saw dramatically reduced mintage as Depression economics forced Mint cutbacks. At XF, expect complete wing detail on Liberty's cap, sharp central bands on the fasces, and light, eve 141 1931 Mercury Dime Depth of the Depression. The 1931 Philadelphia Mercury Dime ranks among the scarcest regular issues, with mintage of just 3.15 million pieces"a fraction of pre-crash production. Economic devastation had reached its nadir, and coin production reflec 142 1934 Mercury Dime Recovery-era Mercury Dime. By 1934, the worst had passed, and mintages began climbing from Depression lows. This Philadelphia issue represents cautious optimism as FDR's New Deal programs slowly restored confidence. 143 1935 Mercury Dime XF Philadelphia Mercury Dime graded XF (Extremely Fine). The 1935 issue shows the series in excellent mid-grade preservation"Liberty's hair detail complete, fasces bands sharp, surfaces honest and original. A coin that circulated with dignity before b 144 1935-D Mercury Dime Denver Mint Mercury Dime from 1935. The D-mint issues of the mid-1930s bridged the Depression and recovery eras. Contains 0.0723 oz of actual silver weight in the classic 90/10 composition. 145 1936 Mercury Dime Philadelphia Mercury Dime from 1936. Economic recovery had taken hold, and mintages approached pre-Depression levels. The 1936 issue remains abundant in lower grades but challenging in choice uncirculated condition. 146 1938 Mercury Dime XF Late 1930s Mercury Dime graded XF. The 1938 Philadelphia issue shows honest, even wear consistent with moderate circulation. All major design elements remain sharp and clearly defined"a collector-grade example. 147 1938-S Mercury Dime San Francisco Mercury Dime from 1938. Pre-war S-mint issue with typical West Coast distribution. The San Francisco coins from this era often exhibit above-average strikes. 148 1939-D Mercury Dime Eve of World War II. This 1939-D Denver Mercury Dime was struck as Hitler invaded Poland and Europe plunged into war. America remained neutral, but the coins in her pockets would soon finance the Arsenal of Democracy. 149 1939 Mercury Dime Pre-war Mercury Dime from Philadelphia. The 1939 issue entered circulation as Americans watched newsreels of European conflict, uncertain whether their sons would soon join the fight. 150 1940-S Mercury Dime BU San Francisco Mercury Dime graded BU (Brilliant Uncirculated). The 1940-S displays full original mint luster"the distinctive satin finish that makes uncirculated Mercury Dimes among the most beautiful American coins. Weinman's design achieves its f 151 1943 Mercury Dime AU Wartime Mercury Dime graded AU (About Uncirculated). The 1943 Philadelphia issue retains strong luster with only whisper-light friction on Liberty's hair above the ear. A coin that saw perhaps days or weeks of commerce before being recognized and sav 152 1943-D Mercury Dime BU Denver Mint Mercury Dime graded BU. The 1943-D displays full mint bloom"brilliant, unimpaired luster rotating across the surfaces. Struck during the height of World War II when the Mint balanced collector production against war demands. 153 1944-D Mercury Dime BU Denver Mercury Dime graded BU. The 1944-D represents wartime production at its finest"strong strike, full luster, a coin that never saw circulation. D-Day had just opened the Western Front; this dime witnessed the beginning of the end. 154 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Weinman's Masterpiece. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is universally acclaimed as the most beautiful regular-issue American coin ever produced. Liberty strides confidently toward the dawn, draped in the American flag, her hand extended in a gesture 155 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Pearl Harbor year Walking Liberty Half. The 1942 Philadelphia issue was struck as America reeled from the December 7th attack and mobilized for global war. Weinman's striding Liberty took on new meaning as the nation marched toward an uncertain futur 156 1937 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Pre-war Walking Liberty Half from 1937. The late Depression era produced modest mintages, and survivors in collector grades remain desirable. Weinman's design"rejected for the 1916 dime competition"found its perfect expression on this larger canv 157 1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Final year of peace. This 1939 Philadelphia Walking Liberty Half was struck as war erupted in Europe. Within two years, American boys would be fighting and dying under the same flag that drapes Weinman's Liberty. 158 1943-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar Denver Mint Walking Liberty Half from 1943. The D-mintmark appears on the reverse, tucked below the branches. Wartime D-mint halves saw heavy Western distribution and often come well-circulated, making problem-free examples increasingly valued. 159 1945-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar Final year of World War II, San Francisco Mint. The 1945-S Walking Liberty Half was struck as the war reached its conclusion"V-E Day in May, atomic bombs in August, V-J Day in September. A coin that witnessed history's pivot. 160 1944-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar Denver Mint Walking Liberty Half from 1944. D-Day, Normandy, the liberation of Paris"this coin was struck during the year that turned the tide in Europe. Contains over one-third ounce of actual silver weight. 161 1945-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar Final wartime Denver issue. The 1945-D Walking Liberty Half entered circulation as the last battles raged in the Pacific. The following year, the series would end, succeeded by the Franklin Half Dollar. 162 1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Philadelphia Walking Liberty Half from 1943. Mid-war issue with Weinman's timeless design. The Walking Liberty series (1916-1947) represents the pinnacle of American coin artistry"each example a small sculpture in silver. 163 1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar First full year of American combat. The 1942 Philadelphia Walking Liberty Half was struck as Marines landed on Guadalcanal and the Navy fought at Midway. History pressed into silver. 164 1946 Walking Liberty Half Dollar FINAL YEAR OF SERIES. The 1946 Philadelphia Walking Liberty Half represents the last regular issue of Weinman's beloved design. In 1948, the Franklin Half Dollar would take its place, ending one of numismatics' most celebrated runs. A terminus coin f 165 1958 Roosevelt Dime BU Silver Roosevelt Dime graded BU. John Sinnock's portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt debuted in 1946 to honor the president's connection to the March of Dimes"the polio charity that bore his image. This 1958 Philadelphia issue displays full mint luste 166 1963 Roosevelt Dime BU Early 1960s silver Roosevelt Dime graded BU. The 1963 Philadelphia issue represents the twilight of 90% silver in American commerce. Within two years, rising silver prices would force the Mint to abandon the composition that had defined American coin 167 1964 Roosevelt Dime BU FINAL YEAR of 90% silver dimes, graded BU. The 1964 Philadelphia Roosevelt Dime marks the absolute end of silver dime production for circulation. After this, only copper-nickel clad. A historically significant terminal-year coin with full mint luster 168 1964 Roosevelt Dime BU Last-year silver Roosevelt Dime, graded BU. The 1964 issue was hoarded relentlessly as word spread that silver coinage would end. Mintages soared past 900 million Philadelphia pieces alone, yet demand from silver stackers keeps even common examples i 169 1964 Roosevelt Dime BU Terminal-year silver Roosevelt Dime, graded BU. The 1964 Philadelphia issue"one of the most heavily hoarded coins in American history. The end of 90% silver circulation coinage stretching back to the Coinage Act of 1837. 170 1964 Roosevelt Dime BU Final silver Roosevelt Dime, graded BU. The 1964 issue represents a numismatic milestone"the end of silver in American pockets. Full cartwheel luster on this historic last-year coin. 171 1964-D Kennedy Half BU FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE, graded BU. The 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar was rushed into production just months after President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Gilroy Roberts' dignified portrait captured a nation's grief; Frank Gasparro's heraldic eagle hon 172 1964-D Kennedy Half BU Kennedy Half Dollar graded BU, first and only year of 90% silver. The 1964-D was hoarded immediately upon release"Americans kept them as memorials, not money. Finding circulated examples proves difficult; the public simply refused to spend them. 173 1964-D Kennedy Half BU Denver Mint Kennedy Half, graded BU. The 1964-D represents the sole year of 90% silver Kennedy production. After this, silver content dropped to 40% (1965-1970), then vanished entirely. A one-year-only composition coin. 174 1964-D Kennedy Half BU Mourning coin, graded BU. The 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar was America's numismatic response to tragedy. Millions were saved as keepsakes, their silver content secondary to their memorial significance. Full mint state preservation on this emotionally r 175 1928-1985 VS Mewar (India State) 1/16 Silver Rupee Indian Princely State silver. This 1/16 Rupee from Mewar spans 1928-1985 in the Vikram Samvat calendar"a dating system still used in parts of India. Mewar (modern Udaipur) was among the most prestigious Rajput kingdoms, never fully conquered by the 176 Bess/Tom Love token Seated Dime Victorian Love Token on Seated Liberty Dime. The original coin has been smoothed and hand-engraved with personal sentiment"a practice popular in the late 1800s when sweethearts exchanged these intimate keepsakes. Each love token is unique, the engr 177 1918 Colombia 50 Centavos 90% Fine Silver Colombian silver from the World War I era. This 50 Centavos in 90% fine silver represents South American numismatics at its finest"strong silver content, elegant design, historical significance. Colombia's silver coinage of this period remains unde 178 1941 Netherlands 1/4 Gulden Silver Coin Occupation-era Dutch silver. This 1941 Netherlands 1/4 Gulden was struck as Nazi Germany controlled the country. Queen Wilhelmina's portrait remained on the coinage even as she ruled in exile from London. A coin of resistance and continuity. 179 1966 Switzerland 1/2 Franc Toned Silver Coin Swiss silver with attractive toning. The 1966 Switzerland 1/2 Franc displays the quality and consistency that made Swiss coinage the gold standard (and silver standard) of European numismatics. Natural toning adds character to this Alpine issue. 180 Seated Dime Love Token Double Engraved Double-engraved Love Token"exceptionally scarce. Unlike typical love tokens with one smoothed side, this Seated Liberty Dime has been engraved on both obverse and reverse. The additional labor suggests deep personal significance. A museum-quality e 181 1849 Seated Dime Pre-Civil War American silver. This 1849 Seated Liberty Dime carries Christian Gobrecht's elegant design through the California Gold Rush era. San Francisco was exploding, the nation was expanding, and small silver coins facilitated the commerce of M 182 1945 Mercury Dime AU FINAL YEAR of Mercury Dimes, graded AU. The 1945 Philadelphia issue represents Weinman's swan song"after three decades, the Roosevelt Dime would take its place in 1946. Traces of original luster remain in the protected areas, with only light fricti 183 1996-W Roosevelt Dime BU Low Mintage MODERN KEY DATE, graded BU. The 1996-W Roosevelt Dime holds the lowest mintage of any regular-issue Roosevelt"just 1.46 million pieces, included only in 1996 Mint Sets and unavailable through any other channel. The W mintmark (West Point) adds mode 184 1939 Mercury Dime AU Pre-war Mercury Dime graded AU. The 1939 Philadelphia issue displays the design in excellent preservation"strong luster remaining with minimal friction. Weinman's Winged Liberty retained her beauty even as Europe descended into war. 185 1945-S Mercury Dime AU Final wartime S-mint Mercury, graded AU. The 1945-S represents San Francisco's last contribution to the Mercury Dime series. Strong remaining luster with light, honest wear on the highest points. 186 1936-D Mercury Dime AU Mid-1930s Denver Mercury Dime graded AU. The 1936-D carries the distinctive D mintmark below the olive branch. Recovery-era issue with excellent detail retention and traces of original mint bloom. 187 1930 Mercury Dime AU Depression-era Mercury Dime graded AU. The 1930 Philadelphia issue saw reduced mintage as economic hardship gripped America. Survivors in AU condition display the design's full artistry with only whisper-light friction. 188 1946-S Roosevelt Dime AU FIRST YEAR S-MINT Roosevelt Dime, graded AU. The 1946-S introduced Sinnock's FDR portrait to San Francisco production. Strong remaining luster with minimal wear"a coin that circulated briefly before recognition and preservation. 189 1941-S Mercury Dime AU Wartime San Francisco Mercury Dime graded AU. The 1941-S entered circulation as America debated intervention in the European war. By December, the debate would be settled at Pearl Harbor. 190 1943-D Mercury Dime Gem BU Denver Mercury Dime graded GEM BU. The 1943-D displays exceptional preservation"full, blazing mint luster with sharp strike and minimal contact marks. Examine for Full Bands on the fasces, the designation that elevates gem Mercury Dimes to premium 191 1945-D Mercury Dime BU FINAL YEAR Denver Mercury Dime, graded BU. The 1945-D represents Denver's last Mercury Dime production. Full mint luster on this terminus coin"Weinman's design in its final Denver expression. 200 1941-D Mercury Dime Denver Mint Mercury Dime from 1941. The D-mint issues from this pivotal year bridge peace and war. Contains 0.0723 oz of actual silver weight. |
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