1851 $10 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS63

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PCGS MS62+

PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 8606

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 176,328

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $41,800 • MS63 • 05-27-1990 • Superior Galleries

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1851 $10

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1851 $10 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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	225	R-6.7	45 / 64 TIE	78 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	11	R-9.5	41 / 64 TIE	65 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

Survival Estimate
All Grades	225
60 or Better	11
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.7
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	45 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	41 / 64 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 64

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	78 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	65 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 estimated grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade	Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
7	MS61 PCGS grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#4 MS62 PCGS grade

#4 MS62 estimated grade

#7 MS61 PCGS grade

Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#7 MS61 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): This date is rare and underrated in all grades. Strictly uncirculated examples are very rare and most available specimens grade only VF or EF. The 1851 is slightly more rare than the 1848 and is considerably more rare than the 1847, 1847-O or 1849. It is in the same general rarity class as 1840, 1841, and 1843.