1903-O 10C AU55 Certification #21437514, PCGS #4831

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Owner's Comments

A very attractive example particularly for an O mint dime. The toning is uniform on the obverse and reverse with shades of gold and rose and underlying luster and a very nice strike. Total PCGS AU population is 70 with 16 in AU 55 and 27 graded higher. The BCCS rating is R3.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

According to the PCGS Population Repor, the 1903-O Dime is slightly more plentiful than the 1903, but not nearly as common as the 1903-S. Among Mint State 1903-O Dimes, collectors are most likely to encounter an MS64, though MS62 and MS63 examples are also common. In MS66, the 1903-O Dime is a significant condition-rarity, and MS67 appears to be the highest onbtainable grade.

The strike quality of the 1903-O is exceptional, nearly on par with the Philadelphia Mint issues, and far superior to the O-Mint products of previous decades (the horribly weak 1890-O Dollar comes to mind). In high grades, eye appeal becomes a significant component of pricing, and beautifully toned examples will command large premiums.

PCGS #

4831

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

8180000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

191

Pop Lower

175

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	7500	R-3.5	31 / 76 TIE	31 / 76 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	14 / 76 TIE	14 / 76 TIE

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	7500
All Grades	400
60 or Better	50

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-3.5
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	31 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 76 TIE

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	31 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	U.S. Coins, sold privately in 4/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98295, $8,813 - Heritage 4/2016:4585, $12,925 - Heritage 11/2016:5203, not sold
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:93, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20037, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:16164, $6,463
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	U.S. Coins, sold privately in 4/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98295, $8,813 - Heritage 4/2016:4585, $12,925 - Heritage 11/2016:5203, not sold
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

U.S. Coins, sold privately in 4/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98295, $8,813 - Heritage 4/2016:4585, $12,925 - Heritage 11/2016:5203, not sold

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:93, $7,638 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20037, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:16164, $6,463

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

U.S. Coins, sold privately in 4/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98295, $8,813 - Heritage 4/2016:4585, $12,925 - Heritage 11/2016:5203, not sold

#4 MS66 PCGS grade