1862 10C MS66 Certification #21990410, PCGS #4635

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Owner's Comments

*CAC* F-103 F100#50

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1862, the production of Dimes at the Philadelphia Mint dropped by more than half. Nonetheless, the 1862 Dime is considered a common date, and it is one of the most affordable dates of the type. Mint State examples are plentiful, even in Gem condition (for example, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS66).

The 1862 Dime is known for frosty luster. Many examples show striated planchets from die polishing (not to be confused with hairlines). Fully struck examples exist and they are the ideal, but be prepared to accept some soft strikes if necessary.

Researcher Gerry Fortin has identified ten different die varieties of this year, of which two die pairs were used to strike Proofs.

PCGS #

4635

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

847000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

218

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	1300	R-4.8	44 / 67 TIE	93 / 122 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	45 / 67 TIE	94 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	45 / 67 TIE	88 / 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	1300
All Grades	250
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-4.8
All Grades	R-6.6
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	44 / 67 TIE
All Grades	45 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 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	88 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3299, $4,600 - Heritage 10/2011:3488, $4,312.50 - Jason Feldman Collection
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3299, $4,600 - Heritage 10/2011:3488, $4,312.50 - Jason Feldman Collection

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade