1809 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 4486

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 2.70 grams

Mintage:: 51,065

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $60,000 • MS66 • 12-21-2020 • Stack's Bowers

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1809 10C

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1809 10C JR-1

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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	200	R-7.0	4 / 17 TIE	6 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	8 / 17 TIE	11 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	6	R-9.7	10 / 17 TIE	15 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	200
60 or Better	20
65 or Better	6

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 17 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 17 TIE
65 or Better	10 / 17 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	15 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade	Barney Bluestone 6/1946 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/1997:544 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30234
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS64 PCGS grade

Barney Bluestone 6/1946 - John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 10/1997:544 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30234

#5 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1809 Dime is the first year of the Capped Bust type. It ranks fourth among the Large Diameter types with an estimated 200 survivors in all grades. Despite being a scarce date, a surprising number of Mint State examples are known. The PCGS Condition Census includes grades between MS-64 and MS-66, indicating that collectors preserved a fair number of high-quality coins (naturally, these are very valuable). This trend toward the high end is misleading, as the majority of the circulated examples grade only EF-45 or less, thus any 1809 Dime in AU or better condition is quite a find.