A lustrous Gem that boasts a very sharp strike, outstanding surfaces, and delicate russet and blue peripheral toning. A median rarity in the Mint State Barber dime series, the 1908-S is scarce in all grades from MS-60 to MS-65. The issue is rare any finer and equally as challenging to locate in the highest Mint State grades as the (much) lower mintage 1915-S, as well as the 1904, 1906-D and 1909-O. This is a particularly noteworthy Condition Census example.