1925-S 10C, FB PCGS #4953

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Owner's Comments

The 1925-S is considered the most poorly made date in the Mercury dime series. David Lange writes in his Mercury Dimes reference that both obverse and reverse are plagued by heavy die polishing and erosion and a generally weak strike throughout, especially the reverse periphery Despite this date's reputation, the present Superb Gem displays full delineation not only on the bands but on most of the peripheral letters as well. These are frequently indistinct on some '25-S specimens. Dappled medium intensity gold, red, lime-green, and sea-green patina races over the obverse, ceding to mere hints of this color palette on the reverse. Lustrous surfaces are well preserved. Census: 5 in 67 Full Bands, 0 finer (11/09).

PCGS #

4953

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

5850000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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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	600	R-5.8	21 / 80 TIE	21 / 80 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	21 / 80 TIE	21 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	18 / 80 TIE	18 / 80 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	600
All Grades	600
60 or Better	100

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-5.8
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	21 / 80 TIE
All Grades	21 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 80 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	21 / 80 TIE
All Grades	21 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 80 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FB PCGS grade	Joshua Collection - Heritage 10/2000:7321, $74,750 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67FB PCGS grade	Anne Kate Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2006:906, $72,450 - “Cmmcnutt” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67FB PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS67FB PCGS grade	“Holman” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67FB PCGS grade

#1 MS67FB PCGS grade

Joshua Collection - Heritage 10/2000:7321, $74,750 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67FB PCGS grade

Anne Kate Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2006:906, $72,450 - “Cmmcnutt” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67FB PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS67FB PCGS grade

“Holman” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67FB PCGS grade