1903-S 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4832

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 613,300

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $17,038 • MS67 • 12-14-2014 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	5,000	R-4.0	25 / 76 TIE	25 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	12 / 76 TIE	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	60	R-8.4	23 / 76 TIE	23 / 76 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5,000
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	60

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	25 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 76 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	25 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 76 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:94, $17,037.50
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2005:6286 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3934, $6,462.50
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:94, $17,037.50

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2005:6286 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3934, $6,462.50

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Though the 1903-S Dime has the smallest mintage -- by far -- of any of the 1903 Dimes (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco), more 1903-S Dimes have been certified by PCGS than either the 1903 or the 1903-O. This may not be indicative of relative rarity, but may simply be a reflection of the higher value of the 1903-S.

Numerous, high-grade examples of the 1903-S Dime have survived, usually in MS64. At the Gem level, MS65 and MS66 examples appear to have survived in relatively equal numbers. The best example is a PCGS MS67, formerly of the Bob Simpson Collection, which ranks as one of the finest (if not THE finest) Barber Dime collections ever assembled.

The strike quality of the 1903-S Dime is excellent. Luster ranges from prooflike to a hard brilliance to a soft, creamy surface.