1860-S $10 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS60

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PCGS AU58+

PCGS AU58

PCGS #:: 8632

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 5,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $37,375 • MS61 • 05-26-2008 • Superior Galleries

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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	36	R-8.7	4 / 64	6 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

Survival Estimate
All Grades	36
60 or Better
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-10.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 64
60 or Better	1 / 64
65 or Better	1 / 64

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183
65 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	AU58 PCGS grade	Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
5	AU53 PCGS grade
5	AU53 PCGS grade
5	AU53 estimated grade
5	AU53 estimated grade
5	AU53 estimated grade
5	AU53 estimated grade

#1 AU58 PCGS grade

Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#5 AU53 PCGS grade

#5 AU53 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1860-S is a major rarity in any condition. Relatively few are available in the lower grades and only two or three exist in the AU level. The Bell 1944 coin is the only one ever catalogued as uncirculated and if it really is it is probably unique. I have not seen a mint state 1860-S or heard of one other than the Bell piece. The 1860-S ranks in the top 10 coins in the entire U.S. $10 series in rarity according to auction appearances.

Doug Winter: Unless you know this series, you are probably not aware of the true rarity of the 1860-S, This is a very rare coin in all grades and one that is even harder to locate than its small original mintage of 5,000 would suggest. I believe that 35-45 are known including five or six properly graded AUs and two in Mint State. This date was unknown in Uncirculated until two were fould in the S.S. Republic treasure. The finer of the two, graded MS62 by NGC, is owned by a West Coast collector.

The typical 1860-S is very well worn with VF to EF detail and shows signs of having been mishandled. The strike is typically soft with weakness on the stars and incomplete definitions in the centers.