1831 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Dimes 1809-1837

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4520

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.50 millimeters

Weight:: 2.67 grams

Mintage:: 771,350

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $72,000 • MS67+ • 01-15-2023 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1831 10C

Minor Varieties

1831 10C S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

Die Varieties

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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	1,500	R-4.8	14 / 18 TIE	31 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	14 / 18 TIE	30 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	14 / 18 TIE	29 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	250
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.6
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	14 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	14 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 18 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	31 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	29 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	James W. Lull Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/2005:668, $37,950 - Richard Burdick, sold privately in 9/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3038, $94,000 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade	“Easton” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

James W. Lull Collection - Bowers & Merena 1/2005:668, $37,950 - Richard Burdick, sold privately in 9/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3038, $94,000 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

“Easton” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1831 Dime has the third-largest mintage of any of the Small Diameter Dimes, making it a target for type collectors looking for good value. Mint State examples are plentiful, with MS63 being the most oft-seen grade. A small number of superb example exist, including a monster MS68 that was once part of the Pogue Family collection and which sold for a record $94,000 in 2016.

Included in the total mintage are six different die varieties. Fortunately, none of the varieties is particularly rare, making it possible to put together a complete set without too much difficulty.