1859 10C PR66 Certification #44040627, PCGS #4748

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1859, collectors in the general public embraced their ability to purchase coins directly from the U.S. Mint. In so doing, they hit every denomination hard, ordering a then-record number of Proof coins of all denominations...even Proof gold. The Phildelphia Mint produced 800 Proof Dimes in 1859 and presumably sold most or all of them. Today, numerous examples survive in a wide range of grades and formats. Brilliant Proofs are the most plentiful format. Cameo Proofs represent approximately 20-25% of the total population of all Proof 1859 Dimes. Deep Cameo Proofs are exceedingly rare.

Most Proof 1859 Dimes grade out at PR64. Gem examples above PR65 are quite scarce and anything above PR66 is a major rarity.

PCGS #

4748

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

800

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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186

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	400	R-6.2	16 / 18	23 / 58 TIE
All Grades	360	R-6.2	16 / 18	23 / 58 TIE
60 or Better	75	R-8.2	15 / 18	41 / 58 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	400
All Grades	360
60 or Better	75

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-6.2
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.2

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	16 / 18
All Grades	16 / 18
60 or Better	15 / 18

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	23 / 58 TIE
All Grades	23 / 58 TIE
60 or Better	41 / 58 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 estimated grade
3	PR66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2014:3999, $7343.75 - Heritage 1/2015:3828, $4,230
3	PR66+ PCGS grade	Coinbert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
5	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 estimated grade

#3 PR66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2014:3999, $7343.75 - Heritage 1/2015:3828, $4,230

#3 PR66+ PCGS grade

Coinbert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#5 PR66 PCGS grade