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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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| 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?
#1 MS66 PCGS grade
High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
| #2 MS65 estimated grade |
#3 MS64 PCGS grade
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#3 MS64 PCGS grade
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| #3 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #3 MS64 PCGS 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.