1896-O 10C MS(PCGS#4810)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1232

Grade

MS65

Price

9,900

Lot Description

Noteworthy Condition Rarity 1896-O Dime 1896-O Barber Dime. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. This is an exceptionally well preserved example of an issue that is typically seen well worn. Not only is this coin fully Mint State, but it is a beautiful Gem with smooth, satin luster and a bold to sharp strike. Brilliant apart from the lightest iridescent gold highlights, this impressive condition rarity will have great appeal for advanced Barber dime enthusiasts. The 1896-O is a popular semi-key date issue in the Barber dime series that saw a production run of just 610,000 pieces, the sixth lowest mintage figure for the design type. It is the third rarest New Orleans Mint Barber dime after the 1894-O and 1895-O, and is scarce even in lower Mint State grades. Gems are highly elusive, and the present example is not far from Condition Census. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS Population: 7; 9 finer (MS-66+ finest). PCGS# 4810. NGC ID: 23DZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.