1902-S 10C AU58 Certification #34374971, PCGS #4829

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Owner's Comments

Purchased in a PCGS AU 58 holder. The coin had obvious PVC contamination, was cracked out of the slab and treated. The coin was then submitted to PCGS raw and returned at the same grade.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Of the Dimes produced in 1902, the 1902-S is about midway between the 1902 and the 1902-O in terms of rarity. This gives collectors more opportunities to find nice, high-grade examples. For instance, the 1902-O Dime is extremely rare in MS66, but the 1902-S is not. For collectors who want only the very best, at least one MS67 1902-S Dime exists, whereas there are none of the 1902-O.

The strike quality of the 1902-S Dime is excellent. Luster ranges from brilliant to frosty, with an occasional prooflike example. Die striations (polishing lines left in the dies) show up from time to time on 1902-S Dimes. Some examples have toned very nicely and present exceptional eye appeal (see the image of the PCGS MS67+ above).

PCGS #

4829

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

2070000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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159

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	3500	R-4.3	19 / 76 TIE	19 / 76 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	12 / 76 TIE	12 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	14 / 76 TIE	14 / 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	3500
All Grades	200
60 or Better	50

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-4.3
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	19 / 76 TIE
All Grades	12 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 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	19 / 76 TIE
All Grades	12 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:91, $21,150
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:91, $21,150

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade