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1829 10C Sm/Lg 10C

1830 10C Medium 10C

1829 10C Curl Base 2 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837

PCGS VF35

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PCGS VF35

PCGS #:: 4512

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.50 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 770,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $34,500 • VF30 • 01-01-2009 • Bowers & Merena

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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	40	R-8.7	2 / 18	2 / 35
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 35
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 35

Survival Estimate
All Grades	40
60 or Better
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-10.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18
65 or Better	1 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 35
60 or Better	1 / 35
65 or Better	1 / 35

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	VF35 PCGS grade
2	VF30 PCGS grade
3	F15 PCGS grade
4	F12 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade
10	VG8 PCGS grade

#1 VF35 PCGS grade

#2 VF30 PCGS grade

#3 F15 PCGS grade

#4 F12 PCGS grade

#5 VG10 PCGS grade

#10 VG8 PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel:

The 1829 Curl base 2 is an extremely rare and much sought after variety. In 25 years, PCGS has only graded a couple of dozen examples, and so far the highest graded was VF35. This coin probably does not exist in Mint State and may not even exist in AU (Almost Uncirculated 50-58) or even EF (Extremely Fine 40-45)!!!!!!

Ron Guth:

Louis Scuderi wrote in the January 2012 edition (#70) of the JR Newsletter that he knew of at least 40 confirmed/documented examples of this rare die variety. Most of the new examples are in low grade and several have shown up unattributed on eBay.