1863 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 4637

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 14,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $10,925 • MS68 • 09-21-2005 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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Major Varieties

1863 10C

Die Varieties

1863 10C F-101a

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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	300	R-6.4	15 / 67 TIE	24 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	55	R-8.4	27 / 67 TIE	54 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	23 / 67 TIE	53 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	300
60 or Better	55
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 67 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	24 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	53 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade	American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:1608, $7,475
2	MS66 estimated grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 12/2003:618, $6,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98238, $5,170
2	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:1608, $7,475

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 12/2003:618, $6,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98238, $5,170

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1863 Dime had a mintage of only 14,000 coins, the smallest Dime mintage since 1804! As a result, this date is extremely popular with collectors and it can be very difficult to locate a nice, problem-free example. Fortunately, a small number of Mint State examples exist, including some nice Gems. In fact, the PCGS coinFacts Condition Census begins at MS65, then tops out at MS66+. NGC has certified two MS67 examples.

Gerry Fortin identified only one die pair for this year. What's interesting is that the same dies were used to make both Proofs and circulation strikes.