1830 10C Medium 10C

1830/29 10C

1830 10C Small 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 4517

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.50 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 510,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $4,600 • MS65 • 06-07-2000 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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Major Varieties

1830 10C Medium 10C
1830 10C Small 10C
1830/29 10C

Minor Varieties

Die Varieties

1830 10C JR-2 Small 10C

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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	1,000	R-5.0	9 / 18 TIE	25 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	3 / 18	5 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 18	1 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	10
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 18
65 or Better	1 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	25 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3278, $12,075
1	MS67 PCGS grade	D. Brent Pogue Collection
1	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 estimated grade
3	MS63 estimated grade
6	MS62 PCGS grade
6	MS62 estimated grade
8	MS60 PCGS grade
9	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3278, $12,075

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

D. Brent Pogue Collection

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#3 MS63 estimated grade

#6 MS62 PCGS grade

#6 MS62 estimated grade

#8 MS60 PCGS grade

#9 AU58 PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel: Here is a tip in determining whether you have a Small or Medium 10C: Small has a round 0 in 10C that is smaller than the 1. Medium has a "football" shaped 0 that is the same size as the 1.

Ron Guth:

Eight varieties comprise the entire mintage of 1830 Dimes. Seven of the varieties have what is known as a "Medium 10C"; the eighth variety has what is known as the "Small 10C." The authors of the standard reference book assigned the number JR-2 to the Small 10C variety and assigned it Rarity 1 (common). Their Condition Census includes "at least ten mint state pieces...", the finest of which is an "MS-67" in a 1982 ANA sale.

The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census includes seven Mint State pieces, the finest of which is a single MS-64. For a coin that is supposedly so common, it is quite difficult to locate a Mint State example.

Sources and/or recommended reading: Davis, David J. et. al. Early United States Dimes 1796-1837: A Reference Book of Their Types, Varieties and Rarity. Ypsilanti, MI: John Reich Collectors Society, 1984.