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1823/2 10C Small E's

1824/2 10C

1823/2 10C Large E's (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837

PCGS MS66

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Large E's vs Small E's Comparison

PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 4499

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 2.70 grams

Mintage:: 440,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $34,500 • MS66 • 08-11-2006 • American Numismatic Rarities

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1823/2 10C Small E's
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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.
All Grades	150	R-7.5	2 / 17 TIE	4 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	18	R-9.2	7 / 17	10 / 35
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 17 TIE	1 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	150
60 or Better	18
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-9.2
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 17 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 17
65 or Better	1 / 17 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 35
65 or Better	1 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS65 estimated grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
10	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS65 estimated grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#10 MS63 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

All 1823 Dimes are overdates that show a clear 3 over an underlying 2. On the reverses of 1823/2 Dimes, the E's in the legends will be either larger or smaller than the adjacent lettering. Two distinct die varieties make up the entire Large E's population.

In 1984, Davis et al claimed to know of at least six specimens in MS60 or better. PCGS has certified several examples in MS63 to MS66. The finest example is the PCGS MS66 in the High Desert Collection. D. Brent Pogue's example was certified as a PCGS MS65.