1855 H10C Arrows (Regular Strike)
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873
PCGS MS68
PCGS MS66+
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 4360
- Designer:
- Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 15.90 millimeters
- Weight:
- 1.24 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,750,000
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $44,650 • MS68 • 04-26-2015 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1855 H10C Arrows
Go To Grade
Current Auctions - PCGS Graded
Current Auctions - NGC Graded
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 800 |
| 60 or Better | 230 |
| 65 or Better | 35 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-5.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-6.7 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.8 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 4 / 6 |
| 60 or Better | 4 / 6 |
| 65 or Better | 4 / 6 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 53 / 79 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 52 / 79 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 47 / 79 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS67 estimated grade |
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
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| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS66 estimated grade |
| #2 MS66 estimated grade |
#10 MS65 PCGS grade
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Ron Guth:
The mintage of the 1855 Half Dime dropped significantly from that of the previous two years, but it was still large enough that this date carries only a very small premium over the normal type. Dozens are known in MS63, MS64, and MS65, with the highest concentrations appearing in MS64. MS66 examples are very rare (to the tune of half a dozen examples) and none have been certified finer by PCGS.
Clashed dies, weak denticles, and striated planchets are typical of this date, and fully struck examples are truly scarce, if they exist at all.