1838-O 10C VG10 Certification #37421198, PCGS #4564

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In a survey of the members of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club, published in the March 2008 issue of the Gobrecht Journal, the 1838-O Dime was ranked tenth among the Ten Greatest New Orleans Seated Coins: "This dime was the first coin struck at the New Orleans branch mint when 30 pieces were delivered on May 7, 1838. This date is popular as a type coin and rare in mint state but average circulated pieces are generally available to the interested collectors. The Eliasberg specimen was graded MS-64 when it sold at auction in May 1996. More recently the beautifully toned Pittman specimen was graded NGC MS-64 when it was sold by DLRC Auctions in the Richmond Collection in March 2005. This issue received scattered support from respondents, most likely due to the significance each member placed upon its historical importance."

PCGS #

4564

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

406034

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

370

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	800	R-5.4	2 / 3	72 / 122 TIE
All Grades	75	R-8.2	1 / 3 TIE	60 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	7	R-9.6	1 / 3 TIE	45 / 122 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	800
All Grades	75
60 or Better	7

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-5.4
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.6

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	2 / 3
All Grades	1 / 3 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 3 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	72 / 122 TIE
All Grades	60 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2015:4988, $32,900
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2015:3811, $25,850 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2016:89, $24,675 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3071, not sold - Heritage 8/2017:3927, $17,625
2	MS65 PCGS grade	David Lawrence 8/2008:5007 - Legend Numismatics, sold privately in 8/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98238, $28,200 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2052, $19,975 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2015:4988, $32,900

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2015:3811, $25,850 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2016:89, $24,675 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3071, not sold - Heritage 8/2017:3927, $17,625

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

David Lawrence 8/2008:5007 - Legend Numismatics, sold privately in 8/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98238, $28,200 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2052, $19,975 - “Stiel” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65 PCGS grade