1902-S 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4829

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,070,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,150 • MS67+ • 12-14-2014 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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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.
All Grades	3,500	R-4.3	19 / 76 TIE	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	12 / 76 TIE	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	14 / 76 TIE	14 / 76 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 76 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 76 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:91, $21,150
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:91, $21,150

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Of the Dimes produced in 1902, the 1902-S is about midway between the 1902 and the 1902-O in terms of rarity. This gives collectors more opportunities to find nice, high-grade examples. For instance, the 1902-O Dime is extremely rare in MS66, but the 1902-S is not. For collectors who want only the very best, at least one MS67 1902-S Dime exists, whereas there are none of the 1902-O.

The strike quality of the 1902-S Dime is excellent. Luster ranges from brilliant to frosty, with an occasional prooflike example. Die striations (polishing lines left in the dies) show up from time to time on 1902-S Dimes. Some examples have toned very nicely and present exceptional eye appeal (see the image of the PCGS MS67+ above).