1905-O 10C AU58 Certification #09943395, PCGS #4836

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Owner's Comments

I made from DLRC - Nice creamy white.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1905-O Dime is semi-scarce and commands a nice premium in most grades. One of the more interesting 1905-O Die varieties has a "micro" mintmark which is substantially smaller than normal (see the attribution image above). It is possible to cherry-pick this variety, but the chances are lessened because it has been well-publicized for years. High-grade 1905-O Dimes are fairly plentiful in MS63 and MS64, then the populations drop off slightly in MS65 and MS66. In MS67, the population drops substantially and none are known finer. The strike quality of this date varies -- some examples show weakness on Liberty's mouth and on the E of ONE and the ME of DIME; others are well-struck.

PCGS #

4836

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

3400000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

152

Pop Lower

156

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	400	R-6.2	34 / 76 TIE	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	50 / 76 TIE	50 / 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	400
60 or Better	125

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-6.2
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 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	34 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:98, $8,519 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20039, not sold
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3939, $8,812.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20038, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13044, $7,050
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:98, $8,519 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20039, not sold

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3939, $8,812.50 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2015:20038, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13044, $7,050

#2 MS67 PCGS grade