1862 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 4635

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 847,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $16,450 • MS67+ • 07-16-2020 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1862 10C

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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	1,300	R-4.8	44 / 67 TIE	93 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	45 / 67 TIE	94 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	35	R-8.8	45 / 67 TIE	88 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,300
60 or Better	250
65 or Better	35

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.6
65 or Better	R-8.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	44 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	45 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	45 / 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	88 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2011:3299, $4,600 - Heritage 10/2011:3488, $4,312.50 - Jason Feldman Collection
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2011:3299, $4,600 - Heritage 10/2011:3488, $4,312.50 - Jason Feldman Collection

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1862, the production of Dimes at the Philadelphia Mint dropped by more than half. Nonetheless, the 1862 Dime is considered a common date, and it is one of the most affordable dates of the type. Mint State examples are plentiful, even in Gem condition (for example, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS66).

The 1862 Dime is known for frosty luster. Many examples show striated planchets from die polishing (not to be confused with hairlines). Fully struck examples exist and they are the ideal, but be prepared to accept some soft strikes if necessary.

Researcher Gerry Fortin has identified ten different die varieties of this year, of which two die pairs were used to strike Proofs.