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Quarters

237. USA (Philadelphia mint), 25 cents Standing
Liberty, 1916, very rare key date, encapsulated NGC
XF 45. KM-141. Lightly toned all over, hints of luster, desirable
first date (only 52,000 struck) in a moderate grade that gets
quite a bit more expensive in AU and Mint State (up to about
$40,000). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

Dimes

238. USA (Denver mint), 10 cents “Mercury dime,” 1916-D, key date,
encapsulated NGC VF 30. KM-140. Lightly toned all over, hints of luster, desir-
able first date in a moderate grade that gets quite a bit more expensive in AU and
Mint State (well over $100,000). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Nickels

239. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper-nickel 5 cents, 1866,
with rays, encapsulated NGC XF 45. KM-96. Faint, even toning
all over, devoid of marks or problems, just honest (and only light)
wear. Estimate: $150-$225.
241. USA (Denver mint), copper-nickel 5 cents “Buffalo
240. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper-nickel “V” nickel, nickel,” 1937-D, “three-legged buffalo,” rare, encapsulated
1883, first type without “CENTS.” KM-111. 4.98 grams. Popular NGC AU 53. KM-134. Lightly toned, minor marks and even wear,
one-year type in choice, problem-free Mint State, lightly toned over popular error. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
underlying luster. Estimate: $125-$200.

Pennies

242. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper large cent, 1857, large
date, key date, encapsulated NGC XF 45 BN. KM-67. Hints of
original red color around details, attractive and popular as the final
date of the type, struck in a low mintage and largely destroyed by the
mint when the new type (small cent) began. Estimate: $200-$300.

243. USA (San Francisco mint), copper Lincoln cent, 1909-S
VDB, encapsulated NGC MS 62 RB. KM-132. Good luster, not
much color on contrast but clearly devoid of wear and very popular
as a variant of the first date of issue (only) with designer’s initials at
bottom on reverse. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

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