Lot 771
1902-S. NGC graded MS-67. A boldly struck gem with delicate pastel toning. In contrast to the typically offered 1902-S Barber Dime which often has dullish luster, this frosty Superb Gem specimen is free of grade-limiting bagmarks. The central obverse is a tad softly defined on the topmost hair and leaves at Liberty’s portrait, but the balance of the features are sharply struck. The centers present a satiny appearance beneath the toning with balanced light shades over the mint bloom iridescence.
The San Francisco Mint's delivery of Dimes in 1902 amounted to 2.07 million pieces. This total is on the typical side for a generally mass-produced series where Philadelphia produced the majority of coins; in Mint State grades, the '02-S is scarce, but in Gem Mint State 67 grades, few other years can hold a candle to it (see census below). Hoard coins in 1916 explain the relatively availability of Uncirculated Barber examples of that year, but we cannot dream of expecting an original roll of 1902-S to make an appearance. They simply were not hoarded. Pop 2; none finer at NGC .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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