1909-D 10C AU50 Certification #02603619, PCGS #4851

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1909-D Dime has the smallest mintage of any of the Dimes produced in 1909, and the smallest mintage (under 1 million coins) since 1904. In most grades, the 1909-D Dime fetches a nice premium, but this may be an overreaction to the mintage since the 1909-D is no more rare than the other Mints of the year (based on the number of certified examples). For instance, the 1909-O has a smaller number of certified Mint State examples than the 1909-DS, yet it is almost invariably priced lower then the 1909-D. It should be the other way around.

Finding a nice, Mint State 1909-D Dime should be accomplished easiy. MS64 is the most frequently-seen grade, bracketed by equal amounts in MS63 and MS65. Gems are rare, especially in the elusive MS66+ grade. None have been graded higher.

PCGS #

4851

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

954000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

144

Pop Lower

156

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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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	7000	R-3.6	30 / 76	30 / 76
All Grades	250	R-6.6	20 / 76 TIE	20 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	23 / 76 TIE	23 / 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	7000
All Grades	250
60 or Better	60

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-3.6
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	30 / 76
All Grades	20 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 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	30 / 76
All Grades	20 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:114, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:3811, $4,230
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3358, $7,187.50 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4//2015:3957, $4,700
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3358, $7,187.50
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:114, not sold - Heritage 1/2016:3811, $4,230

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3358, $7,187.50 - Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4//2015:3957, $4,700

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3358, $7,187.50

#4 MS66 PCGS grade