1894-O 10C AU55 Certification #16634859, PCGS #4804

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Owner's Comments

This is a key date in the series and a truly rare find. This example is probably the most attractive O mint in the set. With an abundance of toning starting in the fields and intensifying as it moves towards to the rims. Soft yellows turning to golds and finally irridescent greens. Total PCGS AU population is 23 with 8 in AU 55 and only 3 graded higher. The BCCS rating is R5.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1894-O Barber Dime is one of the scarcer issues in the series, even in circulated grades. In Uncirculated condition it is much scarcer. Any example grading MS65 or higher is very difficult to locate and it can be years before a collector can add one to their sets.

PCGS #

4804

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

720000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

320

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	1500	R-4.8	6 / 76 TIE	6 / 76 TIE
All Grades	80	R-8.2	2 / 76 TIE	2 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	3 / 76	3 / 76

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.
65 or Better	1500
All Grades	80
60 or Better	20

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.
65 or Better	R-4.8
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.1

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.
65 or Better	6 / 76 TIE
All Grades	2 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 76

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.
65 or Better	6 / 76 TIE
All Grades	2 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 76

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2005:6604 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98287, $37,600
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:4992, $14,100
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:1249, $8,800 - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:67, $21,738 - Srotag Complete Barber Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2005:6604 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98287, $37,600

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:4992, $14,100

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:1249, $8,800 - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:67, $21,738 - Srotag Complete Barber Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade