1838 H10C Small Stars N1 Certification #56024460, PCGS #4318

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1838 Half Dime is found in two major varieties: Large Stars and Small Stars. Actually, the Small Stars variety started out as a Large Stars die that was subsequently ground down to remove clashmarks, thus reducing the apparent size of the stars.

Based on the PCGS Population Report, the Small Stars variety appears to be ten times as rare as the Large Stars. Most of the Mint State examples certified by PCGS appear in the MS-63 and MS-64 grades. The finest examnples certified by PCGS (as of April 2011) are two MS-65s.

PCGS #

4318

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

2225000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

147

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	1 / 6	8 / 79 TIE
All Grades	50	R-8.5	3 / 6	18 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	1 / 6 TIE	5 / 79 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	50
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-8.5
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	1 / 6
All Grades	3 / 6
60 or Better	1 / 6 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	8 / 79 TIE
All Grades	18 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 estimated grade	Heritage 11/2006:464 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98120, $3,290

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 estimated grade

Heritage 11/2006:464 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98120, $3,290