1861 10C VF35 Certification #30624384, PCGS #4633

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Type I F-101

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1861, the mintage of the Dime reached the highest level (1,883,000) since 1857. Because of this large mintage, the 1861 Dime is plentiful in virtually all grades, including high-end Mint State. Among Mint State grades, collectors are most likely to encounter an MS64, though even MS63 and MS65 examples appear almost as frequently. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census begins at MS65 and tops out at MS67.

The luster on this date is usually frosty, though lustrous examples are also seen. The strike is generally good, but fully-struck examples, with full detail in the wreath on the upper left reverse, are definitely scarce.

PCGS #

4633

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

1883000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

279

Pop Lower

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	1500	R-4.8	44 / 67 TIE	93 / 122 TIE
All Grades	260	R-6.6	45 / 67 TIE	94 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	47 / 67 TIE	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	1500
All Grades	260
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-4.8
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	44 / 67 TIE
All Grades	45 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	47 / 67 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	93 / 122 TIE
All Grades	94 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	90 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade