1898-S 10C MS66+ PCGS CAC EX GARDNER

Arguably the Third Finest 1898-S 10C but bested by only 1 CAC, but perhaps one of the most attractive business strike Barber Dies. No doubt among the finest preserved examples struck at the San Francisco Mint, this PCGS MS66+ CAC-certified 1898-S Barber Dime hails from the renowned Gardner Collection with only one finer with at CAC. A standout within the Jett Collection, this date saw heavy issue and is incredibly rare to find in uncirculated. In fact, 1898-S is the rarest San Francisco Barber Dime in Mint State even rarer than 1901-S and 1903-S 10C. The Superb Gem is defined by its breathtaking multicolor album toning, with the obverse bathed in violet-magenta, emerald green, cobalt blue, and golden-orange, gracefully transitioning to aquamarine and rose-gold around Liberty’s portrait, which is struck with precision and framed in thick, mint frost. The reverse features a target-style spectrum that radiates from a lavender-silver center into crimson, copper, and teal, intensifying along the wreath and mintmark. Smooth surfaces, uninterrupted luster, and sharply defined motifs confirm the coin’s originality and technical superiority. Almost all 1898-S are heavily abraded, and this coin defies the norm with mark-free surfaces. Considering MS65 PCGS CAC are selling for $5,520 04/21 HA, MS66 PCGS CAC for $6,300 08/24 ST, and this coin is ranked as the Third Finest 1898-S in Jeff Ambio's Barber Dime Census with a Registry-caliber treasure combining exceptional provenance, technical superiority, and unforgettable eye appeal, it is one of Paradime's Top Three favorite coins in The Jett Collection.

Pedigree:

ex HA lot# 365 as an NGC MS66 $14,950 05/2007

ex LE lot# 148 as PCGS MS66+ PCGS CAC $7,931.25 01/2017

The Jett Collection

PCGS Cert Verification #50551766

• PCGS POP - 6/2
• CAC POP - 1 Finer
• PCGS Coin# 4817