Mercury Dimes that get the "full bands" designation are almost always in Mint State condition. It is possible to find them on a very nice Almost Uncircualted piece, but really nothing below that.
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No, the center bands do not look like they are split from the picture provided.
https://www.pcgs.com/News/Mercury-Dimes-With-Full-Bands
No, the center bands do not look like they are split from the picture provided.
https://www.pcgs.com/News/Mercury-Dimes-With-Full-Bands
No, the center bands do not look like they are split from the picture provided.
https://www.pcgs.com/News/Mercury-Dimes-With-Full-Bands
No... Full bands must have very clear, unblemished lines separating the bands. Cheers, RickO
Even the smallest bit of wear will remove a dime from FB.
To give you an idea, this MS65 didn't get FB. I'm guessing it's the little bit of branch that has a hit on it that smudges over in the middle.
no!
BHNC #203
Mercury Dimes that get the "full bands" designation are almost always in Mint State condition. It is possible to find them on a very nice Almost Uncircualted piece, but really nothing below that.
agreed no full bands
1997-present
Not even close.
It's not even MS so bands are not even graded that low.