1841 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 4579

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 1,622,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $12,650 • MS68 • 01-02-2006 • Superior Galleries

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1841 10C

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1841 10C S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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.
All Grades	500	R-6.0	20 / 34 TIE	57 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	24 / 34 TIE	70 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	8	R-9.6	20 / 34 TIE	45 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	100
65 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	20 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	24 / 34 TIE
65 or Better	20 / 34 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	57 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	70 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	45 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 estimated grade	Franklin Dean Collection - Superior 1/2006:345, $12,650
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:74, $5,170
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Franklin Dean Collection - Superior 1/2006:345, $12,650

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:74, $5,170

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1841 Dime is a relatively common coin among the No Stars Dimes. Several dozen Mint State examples are known, mostly in MS63 and MS64. The best examples certified by PCGS are at the MS66 level; NGC has graded a single MS68.

The "No Drapery" 1841 Dime remains the most interesting variety of this year. On this variety, the drapery was ground offf the coin by excessive polishing. That this was intended to be a With Drapery Dime can be proven by the upright shield, which is only seen on With Drapery Dimes.

Fully struck 1841 Dimes can be elusive, as many examples show weakness on the denticles, especially on the obverse.