1829 10C (Proof)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1820-1837

PCGS #:: 4548

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.50 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 12

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $70,500 • PR66 • 07-17-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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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	8	R-9.6	7 / 10 TIE	12 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	8	R-9.6	7 / 10 TIE	12 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	7 / 10 TIE	12 / 16 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	8
60 or Better	8
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.6
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	7 / 10 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 10 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 10 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	12 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 16 TIE
65 or Better	12 / 16 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR64 estimated grade
3	PR63 PCGS grade
4	PR62 PCGS grade
5	PR62 estimated grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 estimated grade

#3 PR63 PCGS grade

#4 PR62 PCGS grade

#5 PR62 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1829 Dimes are exceedingly rare. We know of at least five different examples, with rumors of perhaps one or two more. Eliasberg had two Proof 1829 Dimes, both of which were different die varieties. His JR-7 example sold recently (2015) as a PCGS PR66 for $70,500, almost exactly double what it sold for in 1996.

Many of the listings in the PCGS Auction Price Realized are duplicate offerings, plus there are a couple of appearances where the coin was a questionable Proof (this is especially true for any of the JR-3 variety). In the final analysis, any true Proof 1829 Dime should be recognized as a significant rarity.