1849 $10 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 8601

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 653,618

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $37,200 • MS64 • 02-23-2020 • Heritage Auctions

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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	625	R-5.7	60 / 64 TIE	113 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	32	R-8.8	51 / 64	80 / 183
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

Survival Estimate
All Grades	625
60 or Better	32
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-8.8
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	60 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 64
65 or Better	1 / 64

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	113 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	80 / 183
65 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Warren Miller Collection - Heritage 10/1995:6266, $23,100
1	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade	David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Warren Miller Collection - Heritage 10/1995:6266, $23,100

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1849 is one of the most common dates of the 1840's and it is relatively easy to obtain in VF or EF condition. In high grade it is scarce, roughly comparable to the 1847 and 1847-O but more elusive in choice or gem condition. However, AU and uncirculated examples of this date are more available than similar quality examples of the other dates of this decade.

Some 1849 Eagles offered in the past were claimed to be overdates, i.e. "1849/8". However, the specimens I have examined appeared to me to be repunched dates rather than overdates and I do not believe a true overdate exists.