1905-O 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 4836

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,400,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $10,925 • MS67 • 01-01-2006 • Heritage Auctions

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1905-O 10C
1905-O 10C Micro O

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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	3,500	R-4.3	19 / 76 TIE	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	125	R-7.7	50 / 76 TIE	50 / 76 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	400
65 or Better	125

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-6.2
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	50 / 76 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	50 / 76 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:98, $8,519 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20039, not sold
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3939, $8,812.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20038, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13044, $7,050
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:98, $8,519 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20039, not sold

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3939, $8,812.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20038, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13044, $7,050

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1905-O Dime is semi-scarce and commands a nice premium in most grades. One of the more interesting 1905-O Die varieties has a "micro" mintmark which is substantially smaller than normal (see the attribution image above). It is possible to cherry-pick this variety, but the chances are lessened because it has been well-publicized for years. High-grade 1905-O Dimes are fairly plentiful in MS63 and MS64, then the populations drop off slightly in MS65 and MS66. In MS67, the population drops substantially and none are known finer. The strike quality of this date varies -- some examples show weakness on Liberty's mouth and on the E of ONE and the ME of DIME; others are well-struck.