1854 10C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS PR65

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PCGS PR64+

PCGS PR64

PCGS #:: 4743

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 15

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $32,200 • PR65 • 07-25-2005 • Bowers & Merena

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1854 10C F-111

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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	12	R-9.5	2 / 3	15 / 58 TIE
60 or Better	12	R-9.5	2 / 3	15 / 58 TIE
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	2 / 3	11 / 58 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	12
60 or Better	12
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 3
60 or Better	2 / 3
65 or Better	2 / 3

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	15 / 58 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 58 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 58 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade	Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2104:74, not sold - Heritage 1/2015:4073, $17,625
1	PR65 PCGS grade	James B. Wilson Collection - S.H. Chapman 10/5/1908:??? - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:1149, $20,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98290, $19,975
1	PR65 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/31/2008:1616, $12,650 - Stack’s 7/2009:392, not sold - Heritage 1/2012:3152, $11,500
4	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2104:74, not sold - Heritage 1/2015:4073, $17,625

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

James B. Wilson Collection - S.H. Chapman 10/5/1908:??? - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/22/1996:1149, $20,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98290, $19,975

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#4 PR64 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/31/2008:1616, $12,650 - Stack’s 7/2009:392, not sold - Heritage 1/2012:3152, $11,500

#4 PR64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The U.S. Mint at Philadelphia struck very few Proof Dimes in 1854. Estimates of the total number of Proofs made in this year range as high as 50, though the number of survivors suggests a smaller quantity. This date shows up at auction approximately once a year (or less frequently), but many of those appearances are of the same coins. We know of seven demonstrably different examples (which includes Cameo examples), and there are most likely some additional coins in older auction sales. The best examples top out at PR65. Cameo examples represent about 30% of the known population; no Deep Cameo examples have been recognized yet.

Despite their rarity, 1854 Dimes in Proof are relative bargains. They are a distinctive type, they are well-made, the known examples have good eye appeal, and their rarity is high.