PCGS MS68
PCGS MS68
- PCGS #:
- 4381
- Designer:
- James Barton Longacre
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 15.90 millimeters
- Weight:
- 1.24 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,492,000
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $11,163 • MS68 • 06-04-2014 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1862 H10C
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3,000 |
| 60 or Better | 1,000 |
| 65 or Better | 150 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-5.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-7.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 26 / 28 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 27 / 28 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 25 / 28 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 72 / 79 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 77 / 79 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 70 / 79 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
Simpson Collection |
#1 MS68 PCGS grade
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| #1 MS68 PCGS grade |
#4 MS67+ PCGS grade
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| #4 MS67+ PCGS grade |
| #4 MS67+ PCGS grade |
| #4 MS67+ PCGS grade |
#8 MS67 PCGS grade
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#8 MS67 PCGS grade
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| #8 MS67 PCGS grade |
Ron Guth:
The 1862 Half Dime is common in all grades, including Mint State. Collectors can find examples better than MS65 with ease, though prices advance rapidly as the grade goes up. The best examples top out at MS68, though none of the PCGS MS68 examples has appeared yet at auction.
The strike on 1862 Half Dimes is usually strong. Occasionally, examples will show clashing of the dies, ranging from light to heavy, especially on the obverse. Luster ranges from brilliant to frosty. Some examples show striations caused by polishing of the dies.
For type purposes, this is a great choice.