1858 H10C Over Inverted Date (Regular Strike)
Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873
PCGS MS66+
CLOSEUP OF DATE
PCGS MS65
- PCGS #:
- 4368
- Designer:
- Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 15.90 millimeters
- Weight:
- 1.24 grams
- Mintage:
- 3,500,000
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $11,750 • MS66+ • 04-27-2016 • Heritage Auctions
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 150 |
| 60 or Better | 20 |
| 65 or Better | 3 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-7.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.8 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3 / 36 |
| 60 or Better | 5 / 36 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 3 / 36 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 4 / 79 |
| 60 or Better | 6 / 79 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 5 / 79 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 MS66+ PCGS grade
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| #2 MS65 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS65 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS65 estimated grade |
| #2 MS65 estimated grade |
#6 MS64 PCGS grade
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#6 MS64 PCGS grade
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#6 MS64 PCGS grade
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| #6 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS64 PCGS grade |
Ron Guth:
The 1858 Inverted Date Half Dime is one of the more interesting U.S. coin varieties. Apparently the engraver punched the date into the die upside-down, then punched it in correctly after realizing his mistake. The underlying, upside-down date is still visible in the die and clearly shows the mistake, even on lower-grade examples. This is a very scarce variety, and less than 10% of the certified 1858 Half Dimes show the Inverted Date. Mint State examples are rare. The typical Inverted Date appears in MS63 or MS65. A single PCGS MS66+ sist atop the Condition Census.