1851-O 10C

1852-O 10C

1852 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 4597

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 1,535,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $17,600 • MS66 • 08-10-1990 • RARCOA

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1852 10C

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1852 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	1,000	R-5.0	27 / 34 TIE	76 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	175	R-7.2	30 / 34 TIE	84 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	25 / 34 TIE	78 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	175
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-7.2
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	27 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 34 TIE
65 or Better	25 / 34 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	76 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	84 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	78 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5127, $9,400 - "The Type Set" Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Stack's 3/2006:4244, $6,325 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30253, $6,463 - Heritage 11/2014:7487, $4,700 - Heritage 2/2015:3057, $5,640
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2016:3228, $4,230
2	MS67 PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 estimated grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5127, $9,400 - "The Type Set" Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Stack's 3/2006:4244, $6,325 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30253, $6,463 - Heritage 11/2014:7487, $4,700 - Heritage 2/2015:3057, $5,640

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2016:3228, $4,230

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

#6 MS66 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

The 1852 Dime is a relatively common date from the era prior to the 1853 weight change. It is also one of the easiest to find in Mint State. The most frequently-seen Uncirculated grade is MS63 and the dropoff on either side of that grade is almost completely symmetrical. On the high end, the very best examples are a trio of PCGS MS67s, two of which is illustrated above.

The strike qualities of this date are generally strong, though sometimes several of the stars and denticles may be weak.