1886-S 10C MS67+ Certification #37722710, PCGS #4697

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1886-S Dime has a relatively small mintage and low survival rate, making it the third or fourth most important Dime of the 1875-1891 period. The 1886-S Dime tracks the 1884-S Dime (another low date) in terms of overall rarity. For instance, in Mint State, the populations of each are very close, but the 1886-S trends toward higher grades. In fact, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS66 and tops out at MS68, which is exceptionally high for a Dime from this era.

PCGS #

4697

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

206524

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

116

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	350	R-6.3	22 / 67	37 / 122 TIE
All Grades	50	R-8.5	22 / 67 TIE	46 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	37 / 67 TIE	74 / 122 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	350
All Grades	50
60 or Better	20

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-6.3
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-9.1

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	22 / 67
All Grades	22 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 67 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	37 / 122 TIE
All Grades	46 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	74 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Superior 7/2003:1009, $17,250 - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:42, $21,850 - Heritage 2/2006:758, $22,425 - Heritage 4/2006:1246, $23,000 - Hansin Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:179
4	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2001:6014, $6,900 - Heritage 2/2002:5511, $5,463 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98282, $8,813 - Woodland Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
4	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Superior 7/2003:1009, $17,250 - Oliver Jung Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2004:42, $21,850 - Heritage 2/2006:758, $22,425 - Heritage 4/2006:1246, $23,000 - Hansin Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2019:179

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2001:6014, $6,900 - Heritage 2/2002:5511, $5,463 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98282, $8,813 - Woodland Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection