1903 10C MS66 Certification #05867858, PCGS #4830

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1903 saw a continuation of massive mintages of Dimes, particularly at Philadelphia where mint machinery cranked out 19.5 million of the small silver coins. This was more than the mintages of the Quarter Dollar, Half Dollar, and Dollar - combined. Thus, 1903 Dimes are very common in all grades and offer a good option for type buyers. In Mint State, the majority of the population ranges from MS62 to MS64. Gems are similarly plentiful and the 1903 Dime becomes super-rare only in MS67.

The strike quality for this date is excellent, so collectors should seek out (and be prepared to pay a premium for) coins with exceptional eye appeal and color.

PCGS #

4830

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

19500000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

305

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	35000	R-2.6	64 / 76 TIE	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	43 / 76 TIE	43 / 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	35000
All Grades	500
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-2.6
All Grades	R-6.0
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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	43 / 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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	43 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:435 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3932, $7,050
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:92, $1,586
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:435 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3932, $7,050

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:92, $1,586

#4 MS66 PCGS grade