1850 $10 Small Date (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS61

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1850 $10 Date Comparison

PCGS MS61

PCGS #:: 8604

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 291,451

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $38,400 • MS63 • 02-22-2018 • Heritage Auctions

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1850 $10 Large Date
1850 $10 Small Date

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	137	R-7.6	30 / 64 TIE	60 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	26 / 64 TIE	44 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

Survival Estimate
All Grades	137
60 or Better	6
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.6
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	30 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	26 / 64 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 64

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	60 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS63
2	PCGS MS61
2	PCGS MS61
2	PCGS MS61
5	PCGS MS60

#1 PCGS MS63

#2 PCGS MS61

#5 PCGS MS60

Gordon Wrubel: Quickfinder Notes: The Small Date utilizes the smaller logotype intended for the $5. denomination. The point of the 1 is well right of the point of the bust and its tip is about 3X more distant from the truncation than the Large Date 1. The flag stand of the 5 is rather blunt at its base and NEARLY TOUCHES THE BALL giving it a "closed" appearance. The Large Date has tall numerals. The flag stand of the 5 comes to a very sharp point that is rather close to the ball and in line with its left edge. The point of the 1 lines up with the point of the bust and its tip is close to the truncation. The Small Date is about 2 1/2 times rarer than the Large Date. Both varieties are rare in Mint State. Not even a whisper of a Gem has been heard.