1850 $10 Small Date AU58 Certification #40226933, PCGS #8604

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Expert Comments

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The Small Date utilizes the smaller logotype intended for the $5. denomination. The point of the 1 is well right of the point of the bust and its tip is about 3X more distant from the truncation than the Large Date 1. The flag stand of the 5 is rather blunt at its base and NEARLY TOUCHES THE BALL giving it a "closed" appearance. The Large Date has tall numerals. The flag stand of the 5 comes to a very sharp point that is rather close to the ball and in line with its left edge. The point of the 1 lines up with the point of the bust and its tip is close to the truncation. The Small Date is about 2 1/2 times rarer than the Large Date. Both varieties are rare in Mint State. Not even a whisper of a Gem has been heard.

PCGS #

8604

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

291451

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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134

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	137	R-7.6	30 / 64 TIE	60 / 183 TIE
All Grades	6	R-9.7	26 / 64 TIE	44 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

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	137
All Grades	6
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-7.6
All Grades	R-9.7
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	30 / 64 TIE
All Grades	26 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 64

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	60 / 183 TIE
All Grades	44 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS63
2	PCGS MS61
2	PCGS MS61
2	PCGS MS61
5	PCGS MS60

#1 PCGS MS63

#2 PCGS MS61

#5 PCGS MS60