1829 10C Curl Base 2 (Regular Strike)
Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837
PCGS VF35
1829 Date Comparison
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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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| 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?
#1 VF35 PCGS grade
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| #2 VF30 PCGS grade |
#3 F15 PCGS grade
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| #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
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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)!!!!!!
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.