1881 10C MS66+ Certification #82920688, PCGS #4689

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1881 was another year in which Dime production dropped to an abysmally small amount -- a mere 24,000 coins -- all of which were produced at the Philadelphia Mint (and no other). Though the mintage of the 1881 Dime is larger than that of the 1879, the 1881 is much more difficult to locate in most grades. Mint State 1881 Dimes are rather scarce, and usually appear in MS63 and MS64. Gems are particularly rare, and none are known above MS67+.

According to Dime researcher, Gerry Fortin, all of the 1881 Dimes were produced by a single die pair -- which had previously been used to strike Proofs. Two additional die pairs were used to strike only Proof 1881 Dimes.

PCGS #

4689

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

24000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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146

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	700	R-5.6	34 / 67 TIE	68 / 122 TIE
All Grades	120	R-7.8	36 / 67	74 / 122
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	31 / 67 TIE	67 / 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	700
All Grades	120
60 or Better	15

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-5.6
All Grades	R-7.8
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	34 / 67 TIE
All Grades	36 / 67
60 or Better	31 / 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	68 / 122 TIE
All Grades	74 / 122
60 or Better	67 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2020:4150
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2012:3451, $3,290 - Heritage 8/2013:3513, $4,994 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 estimated grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2020:4150

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2012:3451, $3,290 - Heritage 8/2013:3513, $4,994 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 estimated grade