1854 10C AU55 Certification #02717032, PCGS #4605

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Owner's Comments

*CAC* F102

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1854, the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia continued producing Dimes in large quantities (in this case, 4,470,000 coins). Thus, the 1854 Dime is an excellent value for the collector, as it is one of the most affordable examples of this short-lived type. Mint State examples are plentiful, particularly in MS63 and MS64. MS65 examples are slightly more rare, but are still available. MS66 examples ar truly scarce, and any 1854 Dime in grades above MS66 is a condition-rarity. The best 1854 Dime of which we are aware is the NGC MS68 that sold in 2009 for $25,300.

Dime researcher Gerry Fortin has identified twelve different die marriages used to produce 1854 Dimes. One of the die pairs (F-111) was used to strike both Mint State and Proof examples.

PCGS #

4605

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

4470000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

200

Pop Lower

171

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	1800	R-4.6	4 / 5	100 / 122 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	4 / 5	94 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	4 / 5	90 / 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	1800
All Grades	250
60 or Better	40

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	4 / 5
All Grades	4 / 5
60 or Better	4 / 5

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	100 / 122 TIE
All Grades	94 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	90 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2015:3992, $7,931.25
1	MS67 estimated grade	Stack's 6/2009:283, $25,300
4	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2015:3992, $7,931.25

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Stack's 6/2009:283, $25,300

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade