1869 H10C MS62 Certification #82147160, PCGS #4394

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The mintages of Half Dimes issued by the Philadelphia Mint during the 1860's ranged from a low of 8,000 (in 1867) to a high of 3,360,000 (in 1861). At 208,000 coins, the 1869 Half Dime has the third largest mintage of the period, but it is way below the mintages of the 1861 and 1862 Half Dimes. As far as collectibility goes, this date is not rare by any means, with ample quantities of circulated examples to satisfy collector demand. In Mint State, the 1869 Half Dime is readily available in a range of grades from MS62 to MS65. Over a dozen examples are known in grades above MS65, led by a single PCGS MS68. The strike quality of this date is generally good, but many examples show weakness in the denticles on the right side of the reverse.

PCGS #

4394

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.24 grams

Mintage

208000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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	500	R-6.0	15 / 28	43 / 79 TIE
All Grades	175	R-7.2	16 / 28 TIE	46 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	16 / 28	39 / 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	500
All Grades	175
60 or Better	25

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-6.0
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	15 / 28
All Grades	16 / 28 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 28

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	43 / 79 TIE
All Grades	46 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	39 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 6/2015:1119, $3,643 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 6/2015:1119, $3,643 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade