1909-S 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Dimes 1892-1916

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4853

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 1,000,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $24,150 • MS66 • 08-09-2007 • Heritage Auctions

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1909-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	8,000	R-3.4	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 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	8,000
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.4
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	34 / 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	34 / 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 12/2014:116, $12,337.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20045, not sold
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:4057, $12,075 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98304, $9,987.50 - Heritage 9/2015:3829, $9,400
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2007:1634 - Heritage 8/2009:510 - Heritage 8/2015:3997, $9,987.50 - Heritage 6/2016:4397, $7,050
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
10	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:116, $12,337.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20045, not sold

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:4057, $12,075 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98304, $9,987.50 - Heritage 9/2015:3829, $9,400

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2007:1634 - Heritage 8/2009:510 - Heritage 8/2015:3997, $9,987.50 - Heritage 6/2016:4397, $7,050

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

#10 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1909-S Dime is the most valuable of the 1909 Dimes by just a small margin (over the 1909-D). The largest certified population is in MS64. Above that, the number of MS65's drops off dramatically, MS66's are equally rare, and MS67's are fewer than the number of fingers on one hand.

The strike quality of the 1909-S Dime can be slightly mushy, so keep an eye open for fully struck examples (paying particular attention to the leaf structure on the lower reverse). Positive eye appeal is always appreciated and there are some lovely, high-end coins with great color. The PCGS MS67 illustrated above (formerly in Bob Simpson's collection) is particularly attractive.