1908-O 10C AU58 Certification #34374974, PCGS #4848

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Owner's Comments

Purchased in a PCGS AU 58 holder. The coin had obvious PVC contamination, was cracked out of the slab and treated. The coin was then submitted to PCGS raw and returned at the same grade.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1908-O Dime has the smallest mintage of the year, but it is the third rarest of the four Dimes of this year (the others being the 1908-P, 1908-D, 1908-S). Fortunately, this date comes nice and the strike is usually above-average to strong. In an unusual twist, the 1908-O is as easy to find in MS65 condition as it is in MS63 and MS64. Superb examples include roughly half a dozen MS67's. This date is one of the best values in the series.

PCGS #

4848

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

1789000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

129

Pop Lower

110

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	10000	R-3.0	39 / 76 TIE	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 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	10000
All Grades	400
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-3.0
All Grades	R-6.2
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	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 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	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:111, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:3808, $3,525 - Heritage 5/2016:25061, $3,878 - Charlie56 Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 8/2006:766, $6210 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3954, $3,055
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 1/2016:1424, $6,580
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:111, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:3808, $3,525 - Heritage 5/2016:25061, $3,878 - Charlie56 Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 8/2006:766, $6210 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3954, $3,055

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 1/2016:1424, $6,580

#1 MS67 PCGS grade