1905-S 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 4837

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 6,855,199

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $8,525 • MS67 • 11-01-1999 • Sotheby's

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1905-S 10C

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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	7,500	R-3.5	31 / 76 TIE	31 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	750	R-5.5	49 / 76 TIE	49 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	35 / 76 TIE	35 / 76 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,500
60 or Better	750
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.5
60 or Better	R-5.5
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	31 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	31 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 76 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:100, $6,756
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
6	MS66+ PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:100, $6,756

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1905-S Dime is semi-scarce and usually fetches a small premium in lower grades and up to a 100% premium in higher grades. Ample Mint State examples exist to satisfy collectors demand. Several dozen examples are known in MS64, with a small amount in MS63, and even smaller amounts in MS62 and MS65. Gems are rare. The Top Ten examples (per the PCGS Condition Census) range from MS66 to MS67.

The strike quality of this date is generally strong.