1858 10C MS64 Certification #10439531, PCGS #4616

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1858 Dime is a relatively common coin thanks to a large mintage and a healthy population of survivors (many in high grades). MS63 and MS64 examples are plentiful. Like most Seated Liberty Dimes of the 1850's, this date is very rare in MS66.

PCGS #

4616

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

1540000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

211

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	27 / 34 TIE	76 / 122 TIE
All Grades	150	R-7.5	28 / 34	80 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	12	R-9.5	22 / 34 TIE	53 / 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	1000
All Grades	150
60 or Better	12

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-7.5
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	27 / 34 TIE
All Grades	28 / 34
60 or Better	22 / 34 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	76 / 122 TIE
All Grades	80 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade