1896-S 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC....

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1896-S Barber Dime, MS66
Sought-After Low-Mintage Issue

1896-S 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This impressive Premium Gem displays attractive natural toning, shades of deep rose, charcoal-gray, and sea-green mingling over each side. The design elements are sharply detailed, and the well-preserved surfaces display no mentionable distractions. Vibrant mint luster shines through the patina, adding to the outstanding eye appeal.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows 10 MS66, one MS66+, and none finer. NGC reports 18 MS66, two MS66 Prooflike, and none finer.

Heritage Commentary: The 1896-S Barber dime is one of the more recognizable issues, primarily due to the scarcity of its quarter counterpart, in the long list of low-mintage, conditionally challenging branch mint dimes from the 1890s. Just 575,056 pieces were originally minted, and the limited number of Mint State survivors are apt to be Choice or lower quality. Only a handful qualify at the MS66 grade tier, and it is doubtful that any of those could possess greater eye appeal than this beautifully toned example.

Provenance: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 5825.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23E2, PCGS# 4811, GSID# 4356)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.07205oz
Mintage: 575,056

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