1893-S 10C MS66+ PCGS CAC EX DUCKOR

Pop 1. The 1893-S Barber Dime is a significant key date in the series, highly coveted by advanced collectors due to its low survival rate and status as a better-date San Francisco Mint issue. This CAC-approved specimen, originating from the prestigious Duckor Collection is a POP 1 with just 2 finer at CAC. Showcasing exceptional toning, luster, and strike, the obverse features a captivating blend of champagne and russet toning along the periphery, with a soft silver-gray center complemented by subtle rose, blue-green, and gold accents near the rims. The reverse displays an extraordinary pastel-toned palette with golden-orange, deep copper, and emerald green hues encircling the design, transitioning into a muted silver-gray core. The strike is remarkably sharp, with well-defined details in Liberty’s hair and wreath, and the reverse wreath elements remain crisp with full separation in the grains and leaves. The surfaces are boldly lustrous, with a pleasing cartwheel effect that enhances its visual appeal. This date remains a perennial favorite among Barber dime specialists, with only one known in MS66+ and two finer CAC-approved examples. AN MS67 example sold for $30,000 in 01/25 HA. With a PCGS Price Guide valuation of $12,500, this coin is an elite rarity, making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors seeking a top-tier, high-end example of the 1893-S Barber Dime. By all measurements this is the Third Finest 1893-S 10C.

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From the Duckor Collection

The Jett Collection