1804 10C 13 Star Reverse VG8 Certification #49468199, PCGS #4474

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1804, the Coiner at the US Mint used two different reverse dies to produce Dimes. The most obvious difference between the two dies is the number of stars on the reverse in the field above the eagle. The first variety (JR-1) has 13 stars; the second variety (JR-2) has 14 stars. Both varieties are rare, , but he 14 Stars variety enjoys a big premium over the 13 Stars variety in top condition. The highest 13 Stars graded by PCGS include two at the AU53, with none finer. Any example of an 1804 Dime is the mark of an advanced collection.

PCGS #

4474

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

19.80 millimeters

Weight

2.70 grams

Mintage

8265

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	75	R-8.2	4 / 13 TIE	5 / 16 TIE
All Grades	0	R-10.1	1 / 13	1 / 16
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 13	1 / 16

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	75
All Grades	0
60 or Better	0

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-8.2
All Grades	R-10.1
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	4 / 13 TIE
All Grades	1 / 13
60 or Better	1 / 13

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	5 / 16 TIE
All Grades	1 / 16
60 or Better	1 / 16

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	AU55 PCGS grade	Barney Bluestone 12/1945:1341, $61 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/22/1997:541, $19,800 - Ed Price Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1442, $149,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1045, $164,500
1	AU55 PCGS grade	James A. Stack Collection - Stack's 1/1990:12 - American Numismatic Rarities "Classics Sale" 7/2003:342, $25,300
3	AU53 PCGS grade	William B. Freisner Collection - Edouard Frossard June 7, 1894 sale lot number 405, $19.75 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:1052, $8,800 - David Lawrence, sold privately in 3/2002 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98226, $52,875
4	AU50 estimated grade
4	AU50 estimated grade

#1 AU55 PCGS grade

Barney Bluestone 12/1945:1341, $61 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/22/1997:541, $19,800 - Ed Price Collection - Heritage 7/2008:1442, $149,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1045, $164,500

#1 AU55 PCGS grade

James A. Stack Collection - Stack's 1/1990:12 - American Numismatic Rarities "Classics Sale" 7/2003:342, $25,300

#3 AU53 PCGS grade

William B. Freisner Collection - Edouard Frossard June 7, 1894 sale lot number 405, $19.75 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:1052, $8,800 - David Lawrence, sold privately in 3/2002 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98226, $52,875

#4 AU50 estimated grade