1850 10C

1851 10C

1850-O 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 4594

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 510,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $40,800 • MS67 • 08-28-2022 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1850-O 10C

Minor Varieties

1850-O 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	250	R-6.6	5 / 34 TIE	11 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	14	R-9.4	9 / 34	17 / 122
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	13 / 34 TIE	28 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	250
60 or Better	14
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-9.4
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 34
65 or Better	13 / 34 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 122
65 or Better	28 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	David Bullowa, sold privately on 9/27/1947 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/1997:608, $12,100 - Bob Simpson Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3636, $48,875 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/27/2014:98251, $30,550 - Tom Bender Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2005:5831 - Heritage 2/2006:735 - Bowers & Merena 3/2007:1957, $19,550 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98250, $14,100
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2001:5951 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98249, $7,343.75
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 estimated grade	Superior 9/2003:1479
6	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS63 PCGS grade
7	MS63 PCGS grade
7	MS63 PCGS grade
10	MS62 estimated grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

David Bullowa, sold privately on 9/27/1947 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/1997:608, $12,100 - Bob Simpson Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3636, $48,875 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/27/2014:98251, $30,550 - Tom Bender Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2005:5831 - Heritage 2/2006:735 - Bowers & Merena 3/2007:1957, $19,550 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98250, $14,100

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2001:5951 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98249, $7,343.75

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 estimated grade

Superior 9/2003:1479

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

#7 MS63 PCGS grade

#10 MS62 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

In 1850, output of Dimes at the New Orlean Mint increased substantially to over half a million coins. Even though this mintage is greater than other dates, such as the 1848, it is far less common. In circulated condition, the 1850-O can be found with relative ease up to About Uncirculated. Above EF, this date becomes very scarce. Mint State examples are rare and the PCGS Condition Census drops to AU58. The finest example is the amazing PCGS MS67 illustrated above, formerly in the Pittman, Simpson, and Gardner collections.

Jerry Fortin has identified seven different die varieties for this date, plus one worthy die state. Fortin 103 has an unusually small mintmark compared to the other varieties of this date.