1908 10C AU55 Certification #16634871, PCGS #4846

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

A very nice strike and wonderful toning make this coin a treat to own. Liberty's cheek has a green irridesence beaming out to light gold and then darkening at the rims. The reverse has great detail and toning consistent with the obverse. Total PCGS AU population is 40 with 9 in AU 55 and 25 in AU 58. The BCCS rating is R1.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1908, production of Dimes at the Philadelphia Mint dropped nearly in half from the previous year, yet the mintage still remained over 10 million coins. Thus, the 1908 Dime is not the cheapest coin in the series, but it remains very affordable in most grades. Hundreds of Mint State examples exist, mostly in MS63 and MS64, with ample quantities in Gem and better conditions. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census consists entirely of MS66+ and better coins, topped off with a couple of MS67's. The 1908 Dime is almost always well-struck. Luster ranges from brilliant to soft and creamy.

PCGS #

4846

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

10600000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

529

Pop Lower

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	30000	R-2.7	56 / 76 TIE	56 / 76 TIE
All Grades	1000	R-5.0	56 / 76 TIE	56 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	54 / 76 TIE	54 / 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	30000
All Grades	1000
60 or Better	150

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-2.7
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-7.5

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	56 / 76 TIE
All Grades	56 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 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	56 / 76 TIE
All Grades	56 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Simpson Collection
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Simpson Collection

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade