1868-S 10C

1869-S 10C

1869 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4649

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 256,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $9,000 • MS67 • 08-28-2022 • Heritage 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	250	R-6.6	4 / 67 TIE	11 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	19 / 67 TIE	40 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	23 / 67 TIE	53 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	250
60 or Better	40
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	23 / 67 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	53 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:875, $6,325
1	MS67 PCGS grade	RARCOA, sold privately in 3/2001 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98242, $7,637.50
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS estimated grade
6	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2012:3784, $5,462.50 - Eugene Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98270, $5,875
7	MS66 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3674, $5,175
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:875, $6,325

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

RARCOA, sold privately in 3/2001 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98242, $7,637.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS estimated grade

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2012:3784, $5,462.50 - Eugene Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98270, $5,875

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3674, $5,175

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1869 Dime is slightly scarce, thanks to a smaller mintage of 256,000 coins. A couple dozen Mint State examples are spread out rather evenly across a spectrum of grades ranging from MS63 up to (and including) MS67. Most examples are very well struck.

Researcher Gerry Fortin has identified seven die pairs used to strike 1869 Dimes. Three of the die pairs were used to strike both Proofs and coins for circulation, leading to some deceptive early strikes among the Mint State coins. The Mint State versions are decidedly more rare than their Proof counterparts, thus certification is recommended.