1912 10C PCGS #4860

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Owner's Comments

NGC 3121095-050

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

With a mintage of over 19 million coins, the 1912 Dimes is one of the most common of the series and one of the best choices for type collectors. It is common in all grades. PCGS alone has graded over 900 Mint State examples, mostly in a range from MS62 to MS65 inclusive. Gem examples are common through MS66. In MS67, the population of 1912 Dimes drops off a cliff, with fewer than a dozen certified by PCGS -- and none finer.

Two of the nicest 1912 Dimes are both PCGS MS67+. The first has amazing, multicolored toning; the second is a mostly white example from the Lily Nicole Collection.

PCGS #

4860

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

19349300

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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	40000	R-2.6	64 / 76 TIE	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	71 / 76 TIE	71 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	750	R-5.5	73 / 76 TIE	73 / 76 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	40000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	750

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-2.6
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-5.5

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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	71 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	73 / 76 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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	71 / 76 TIE
60 or Better	73 / 76 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3967, $3,760 - Heritage 1/2016:3814, $3,525 - “Jinx86” Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	“NiceDimes” Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:123, $3,878
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:16167, $3,290
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 1/2017:150, $2,938

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Lily Nicole Collection - Heritage 4/2015:3967, $3,760 - Heritage 1/2016:3814, $3,525 - “Jinx86” Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

“NiceDimes” Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:123, $3,878

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:16167, $3,290

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 1/2017:150, $2,938