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1902-S Barber Dime, Beautiful MS66
Elusive S-Mint, Seldom Seen Finer

1902-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Just the palest blush of patina on each side separates this Premium Gem 1902-S dime from untoned, a light olive-gold on the obverse and a pearlescent gray on the reverse with more accents of pale olive and gold, a simply beautiful coin for those who prefer light toning. It takes strong magnification to see the tiny marks on the cheek that likely preclude an even finer grade. The strike is quite crisp throughout.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS and NGC show nine and three in MS66, respectively, with one MS67+ PCGS and two MS67 NGC finer.

Heritage Commentary: The 1902-S is far more elusive than its mintage exceeding 2 million coins would lead one to believe. It is, nonetheless, probably the fourth-rarest S-mint in the series overall, behind the 1898-S, 1901-S, and 1903-S. In high grades, Gem and above, it is about as rare as the 1893-S and 1896-S. As noted, Superb Gems are all but unobtainable.

Provenance: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (8/2004).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23EL, PCGS# 4829, GSID# 4368)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.07205oz
Mintage: 2,070,000

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