1949-S 10C, FB (Regular Strike)

Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1946-1964

PCGS MS68FB

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PCGS MS67+FB

PCGS #:: 85093

Designer:: John R. Sinnock

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 13,510,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $6,000 • MS68FB • 12-23-2022 • eBay

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1949-S 10C
1949-S 10C, FB

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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	50,000	R-2.5	3 / 48 TIE	3 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	50,000	R-2.5	3 / 48 TIE	3 / 48 TIE
65 or Better	10,000	R-3.0	4 / 48	4 / 48

Survival Estimate
All Grades	50,000
60 or Better	50,000
65 or Better	10,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.5
60 or Better	R-2.5
65 or Better	R-3.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 48 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 48

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 48 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 48

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade
2	MS67RB PCGS grade

#1 MS67+RB PCGS grade

#2 MS67RB PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1949-S Roosevelt Dime has the second lowest mintage in the entire circulation strike silver Roosevelt Dime series. The only other lower mintage Dime in the series is the1955-P.

The 1949-S Roosevelt Dime is easily obtainable in lower circulated grades and trades for a slight premium above melt value. In XF grades it becomes a bit tougher but still obtainable without much effort. In Uncirculated grades it is very scarce compared to most other issues in the series. In fact, in MS60 - MS63 grades it trades for a significant premium compared to any other coin in the series.

Full Bands - With Full Bands details the 1949-S is one of the toughest coins to find, if not the toughest of all the Silver Dimes from 1946 - 1964. In existence, there are probably 75 - 100 1949-D Dimes that would qualify as having Full Bands details. Most of the ones that do are usually in grades of MS65 - MS67.