1850 H10C AU55 Certification #43566714, PCGS #4345

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1850 Half Dime is one of the more common dates of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes, though it is slightly less common than some of the other dates from the Philadelphia Mint (such as the 1843, 1845, and any of the mega-mintage dates from the 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s). Most examples show a strong strike -- even on the denticles - which is a refreshing change from other dates in the series. Numerous Mint State examples have survived, usually in MS63 and MS64. The best examples top out at the MS67 level.

PCGS #

4345

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

955000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

223

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	1000	R-5.0	32 / 36 TIE	59 / 79 TIE
All Grades	275	R-6.5	32 / 36 TIE	60 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	55	R-8.4	30 / 36 TIE	61 / 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	1000
All Grades	275
60 or Better	55

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-5.0
All Grades	R-6.5
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	32 / 36 TIE
All Grades	32 / 36 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 36 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	59 / 79 TIE
All Grades	60 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	61 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Jason Carter, sold privately in 12/2013 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98191, $12,925
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	Simpson Collection
3	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3236, $4,600

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Jason Carter, sold privately in 12/2013 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98191, $12,925

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

Simpson Collection

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

#5 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3236, $4,600