1851 H10C MS67+ Certification #29582778, PCGS #4347

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Owner's Comments

Ex. Simpson-Bender. This is top pop 1851 half dime

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1851 Half Dime is a great choice for the type collector because of its large mintage and its inexpensive cost. Like most Philadelphia mint products, the strike is usually excellent and the overall eye appeal is strong. Some examples show striations from where the dies were polished; others show clashing from die contact. The most commonly seen Mint State grade is MS64, with MS63 examples coming in a close second. Gems are semi-scarce and superb examples are very rare. PCGS has graded none above MS67.

PCGS #

4347

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

781000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

214

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	600	R-5.8	23 / 36 TIE	45 / 79 TIE
All Grades	175	R-7.2	23 / 36	46 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	23 / 36 TIE	47 / 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	600
All Grades	175
60 or Better	35

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-5.8
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-8.8

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	23 / 36 TIE
All Grades	23 / 36
60 or Better	23 / 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	45 / 79 TIE
All Grades	46 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	47 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 4/2013:4173, $9,400 - Simpson Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Simpson Collection - Heritage 1/2015:3751, $4,171.25
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:981, $20,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98171, $8,812.50
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 4/2013:4173, $9,400 - Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Simpson Collection - Heritage 1/2015:3751, $4,171.25

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:981, $20,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98171, $8,812.50

#2 MS67 PCGS grade