1871 H10C MS67 Certification #25686842, PCGS #4398

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1871 Half Dime is one of the most common dates in the series, though it is not as plentiful as dates such as 1837 Large Date, 1853 With Arrows, 1857, 1858, 1860, and 1872-S (Mintmark below wreath). Likewise, Mint State examples are reasonably plentiful, especially in the MS63 and MS64 grades. A dozen or so MS66 examples are known, but PCGS has certified only one MS67 example, with none finer (as of March 2011).

PCGS #

4398

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.24 grams

Mintage

1873000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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730

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	2500	R-4.5	23 / 28 TIE	68 / 79 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	23 / 28 TIE	68 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	22 / 28	59 / 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	2500
All Grades	500
60 or Better	50

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-4.5
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	23 / 28 TIE
All Grades	23 / 28 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 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	68 / 79 TIE
All Grades	68 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	59 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade	Southwest Collection - Heritage 2/2008:59 - Heritage 1/2017:3755, $5,170 - Rare Coin Wholesalers, offered on Ebay (#201793749407) on 2/23/2017 for $13,600
1	MS67 estimated grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Southwest Collection - Heritage 2/2008:59 - Heritage 1/2017:3755, $5,170 - Rare Coin Wholesalers, offered on Ebay (#201793749407) on 2/23/2017 for $13,600

#1 MS67 estimated grade