1903 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 4830

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 19,500,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $7,050 • MS67 CAC • 04-26-2015 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1903 10C

Die Varieties

1903 10C FS-301 RPD

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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	35,000	R-2.6	64 / 76 TIE	64 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	43 / 76 TIE	43 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	35 / 76 TIE	35 / 76 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	35,000
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.6
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	64 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	64 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:435 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3932, $7,050
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:92, $1,586
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:435 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3932, $7,050

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:92, $1,586

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

1903 saw a continuation of massive mintages of Dimes, particularly at Philadelphia where mint machinery cranked out 19.5 million of the small silver coins. This was more than the mintages of the Quarter Dollar, Half Dollar, and Dollar - combined. Thus, 1903 Dimes are very common in all grades and offer a good option for type buyers. In Mint State, the majority of the population ranges from MS62 to MS64. Gems are similarly plentiful and the 1903 Dime becomes super-rare only in MS67.

The strike quality for this date is excellent, so collectors should seek out (and be prepared to pay a premium for) coins with exceptional eye appeal and color.