1862 H10C AU53 Certification #41916081, PCGS #4381

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1862 Half Dime is common in all grades, including Mint State. Collectors can find examples better than MS65 with ease, though prices advance rapidly as the grade goes up. The best examples top out at MS68, though none of the PCGS MS68 examples has appeared yet at auction.

The strike on 1862 Half Dimes is usually strong. Occasionally, examples will show clashing of the dies, ranging from light to heavy, especially on the obverse. Luster ranges from brilliant to frosty. Some examples show striations caused by polishing of the dies.

For type purposes, this is a great choice.

PCGS #

4381

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.24 grams

Mintage

1492000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

939

Pop Lower

121

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	3000	R-4.4	26 / 28 TIE	72 / 79 TIE
All Grades	1000	R-5.0	27 / 28 TIE	77 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	25 / 28 TIE	70 / 79 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	3000
All Grades	1000
60 or Better	150

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-4.4
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-7.5

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	26 / 28 TIE
All Grades	27 / 28 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 28 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	72 / 79 TIE
All Grades	77 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	70 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Simpson Collection
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
4	MS67+ PCGS grade
4	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Simpson Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#4 MS67+ PCGS grade