1861 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 4633

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 1,883,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $7,931 • MS67 • 10-26-2017 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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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	1,500	R-4.8	44 / 67 TIE	93 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	260	R-6.6	45 / 67 TIE	94 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	47 / 67 TIE	90 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	260
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.6
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	44 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	47 / 67 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	93 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	94 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	90 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 estimated grade	Heritage 8/2010:4414, $3,450
4	MS66 estimated grade
10	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS66 estimated grade

Heritage 8/2010:4414, $3,450

#4 MS66 estimated grade

#10 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1861, the mintage of the Dime reached the highest level (1,883,000) since 1857. Because of this large mintage, the 1861 Dime is plentiful in virtually all grades, including high-end Mint State. Among Mint State grades, collectors are most likely to encounter an MS64, though even MS63 and MS65 examples appear almost as frequently. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census begins at MS65 and tops out at MS67.

The luster on this date is usually frosty, though lustrous examples are also seen. The strike is generally good, but fully-struck examples, with full detail in the wreath on the upper left reverse, are definitely scarce.