1798/7 10C 16 Star Reverse F15 Certification #38661894, PCGS #4468

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Owner's Comments

JR1 (R3) - Very nice example of a neat variety of a Early Dime - Early Copper Coins (Ebay).

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1798/7 Dime with 6 stars on the reverse is an unusual case of die usage. First, the obverse die, which was leftover from 1797 and overdated with an 8 that was much too small. Why a tiny 8 was used is unknown, but the appearance of the overdate prompted Walter Breen to proclaim it the reason that engraver Robert Scot often omitted the final digit in the dies to avoid overdating. Likewise, the reverse is unusual because it was the same one used to strike 1807 Quarter Eagles!

Mint State 1798/7 16 Stars Reverse Dimes are rare but not overly scarce. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS64 and goes up to MS65. The finest example appears to be the PCGS MS65+ from the Eric P. Newman Collection, though there are three PCGS MS65s that might compare favorably.

PCGS #

4468

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

19.80 millimeters

Weight

2.70 grams

Mintage

27550

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	9 / 13 TIE	10 / 16 TIE
All Grades	25	R-9.0	7 / 13 TIE	9 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	2 / 13 TIE	2 / 16 TIE

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.
65 or Better	200
All Grades	25
60 or Better	3

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.
65 or Better	R-7.0
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-9.8

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.
65 or Better	9 / 13 TIE
All Grades	7 / 13 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 13 TIE

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.
65 or Better	10 / 16 TIE
All Grades	9 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 16 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection, acquired for $35 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Part II - Heritage 11/2013:33314, $88,125 - Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/2015:22, $117,500 - TradeDollarNut (Bruce Morelan) Collection
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Stuart Levine, sold privately on 8/1/2003 - Ed Price Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1417, $34,500 - Bowers & Merena 2/2010:605, $29,046 - Heritage 8/2010:3072, $29,900 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65 PCGS grade	D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1037 $52,875 The “Stuart Levine, sold privately - Heritage 7/2008:1417” citation in the Pogue catalog is incorrect, as the plates do not match.
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Benson Collection - Goldbergs 2/2002:454, $57,500 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98201, $76,375
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2005:23125, $60,375 - Heritage 8/2006:5126, $51,750 - Heritage 1/2007:11161, $55,000 - Heritage 4/2009:2212, $43,125 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman Collection, acquired for $35 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Part II - Heritage 11/2013:33314, $88,125 - Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/2015:22, $117,500 - TradeDollarNut (Bruce Morelan) Collection

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Stuart Levine, sold privately on 8/1/2003 - Ed Price Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1417, $34,500 - Bowers & Merena 2/2010:605, $29,046 - Heritage 8/2010:3072, $29,900 - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1037 $52,875

The “Stuart Levine, sold privately - Heritage 7/2008:1417” citation in the Pogue catalog is incorrect, as the plates do not match.

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Benson Collection - Goldbergs 2/2002:454, $57,500 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98201, $76,375

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2005:23125, $60,375 - Heritage 8/2006:5126, $51,750 - Heritage 1/2007:11161, $55,000 - Heritage 4/2009:2212, $43,125 - D.L. Hansen Collection