Lot 586
1903-O Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. A true Barber dime collector will instantly recognize this date as one of the many "sleepers" of this series. After more than 15 years of certified grading the truth is now available for anyone who can read a spread sheet in the Population Reports. This is a downright tough date to find in high grades, especially in gem condition. Fully struck on all devices, and with very clean surfaces. Toned with delightful gold and gray on the obverse, while the reverse is more alive with an artist's palette of tones, with iridescent colors around the rims and brighter silver at the centers. PCGS has graded just 7 this high, with a single coin graded higher, NGC has only graded a single coin as MS-65, with none graded higher. Certainly in the top dozen known of this date, and all about tied at that level (save for the 1 coin graded higher by PCGS). Thus, it comes down to eye appeal, and this one certainly has loads of appeal. An opportunity for the astute numismatist.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $4,255 |
