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The Midwest Summer Sale 2025 View Lots
7/18/2025 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #840 - 1916-D Mercury PCGS AU-53
Dimes-Mercury
Even to a specialized collector who does not dabble at all in Mercury dimes, the 1916-D requires no introduction, since it has never had challengers for key-date status (ignoring esoteric "grade rarity" discussions) and is famous on multiple levels. The surface of this AU-53 example genuinely has the lustrous quality of an AU-55 coin, and without question, pewter-tan patina draping over the surface appears to be fully original. Therefore, one must probe other aspects of the grading process to figure out why a choice grade wasn't in play. Closer inspection reveals delicate, fluttering hairlines in the obverse right field, and additional superficial hairlining on the portrait, as well as similar activity within the reverse fields. Fortunately, long placement within a correct numismatic environment has permitted the surface to an antiqued appearance that so many enthusiasts covet, and absolutely nowhere can one locate even the tiniest abrasion.

Upcoming Auction Highlights

The Collectors' Auction View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #676 - 1894 PCGS F-12
Hammer: $600
Silver Dollar-Morgan
Fragile patina clings to either side, and incorporates peach-grey and coral hues. Though smoothed down from moderately heavy wear, some lines remain visible within Liberty's hair and nearly all of the feathers are still delineated within the eagle's right (observed) wing.

Jewelry & Heirlooms No. 13 View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #150 - 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Earrings
Hammer: $925
Jewelry-Earrings
These designer style earrings have eight cushion cut pink sapphires and 16 oval cut pink sapphires weighing approximately 8.00 cttw with round brilliant diamond accents set in between weighing an estimated 1.00 cttw, SI2-I1 clarity, I color. These well-made earrings have a post and omega back for extra security. Dimensions .90” x .70”, 10.2 dwt.