1834 10C Small 4 AU58 Certification #44286865, PCGS #4525

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Most 1834 Dimes have a Large 4 in the date, but one die combination has a Small 4. The difference between the two is fairly obvious, especially when the openings in the 4 are compared. However, it helps to have images of the two varieties (or the actual coins) in order to make a positive identification.

The Small 4 variety is approximately 1.5 times as rare as the Large 4. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census for the 1834 Small 4 Dime consists entirely of Mint State examples, starting at MS64 and going all the way up to MS67. This variety also comes in Proof format.

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: There was only one die that used the Small 4: Valentine 7. On this variety, the 4 is the SAME SIZE as the adjacent 3. Whereas the Large 4 is MUCH LARGER than the adjacent 3. The Small 4 has more Mint State examples graded (77-50) as of this writing, Sept, 2012). But the Small 4 is rarer in the highest grades, 67=1, 66=2. The Large 4 shows 67=3 and 66=3.

PCGS #

4525

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.50 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

635000

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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157

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	1200	R-4.9	11 / 18 TIE	27 / 35 TIE
All Grades	175	R-7.2	10 / 18	26 / 35
60 or Better	12	R-9.5	6 / 18 TIE	19 / 35 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	1200
All Grades	175
60 or Better	12

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-4.9
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	11 / 18 TIE
All Grades	10 / 18
60 or Better	6 / 18 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	27 / 35 TIE
All Grades	26 / 35
60 or Better	19 / 35 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade