1896 10C MS62 Certification #02540036, PCGS #4809

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Very pretty golden/orange toning - Jeff Kierstead.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1896 Dime is a very common coin that can be found in high grade with little difficulty. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census (Top Ten Finest) includes coins in MS66 at the low-end going all the way up to a single MS67 at the top end. This date comes well-struck and fully lustrous. A few prooflike example are known, and the premiums on such coins are so low that they are a "must-buy." The most valuable versions of this date are those with great toning and eye appeal.

PCGS #

4809

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

2000000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

128

Pop Lower

142

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	10000	R-3.0	39 / 76 TIE	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	35 / 76 TIE	35 / 76 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	10000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	100

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-3.0
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 76 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	39 / 76 TIE
All Grades	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:71, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20027, not sold
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3906, $4,817.50
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Nicedimes Collection
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:71, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20027, not sold

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3906, $4,817.50

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Nicedimes Collection

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade