1870-S H10C

1871-S H10C

1871 H10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 4398

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 15.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.24 grams

Mintage:: 1,873,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $8,050 • MS68 • 02-13-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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1871 H10C

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1871 H10C MPD FS-301 (003.9)

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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	2,500	R-4.5	23 / 28 TIE	68 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	23 / 28 TIE	68 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	22 / 28	59 / 79 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,500
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	23 / 28 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 28 TIE
65 or Better	22 / 28

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	68 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	68 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	59 / 79 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade	Southwest Collection - Heritage 2/2008:59 - Heritage 1/2017:3755, $5,170 - Rare Coin Wholesalers, offered on Ebay (#201793749407) on 2/23/2017 for $13,600
1	MS67 estimated grade
6	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection
6	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2013:3171, $1,998
6	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2016:3481, $1,116.25 - D.L. Hansen Collection
9	MS66 PCGS grade
9	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Southwest Collection - Heritage 2/2008:59 - Heritage 1/2017:3755, $5,170 - Rare Coin Wholesalers, offered on Ebay (#201793749407) on 2/23/2017 for $13,600

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2013:3171, $1,998

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2016:3481, $1,116.25 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#9 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1871 Half Dime is one of the most common dates in the series, though it is not as plentiful as dates such as 1837 Large Date, 1853 With Arrows, 1857, 1858, 1860, and 1872-S (Mintmark below wreath). Likewise, Mint State examples are reasonably plentiful, especially in the MS63 and MS64 grades. A dozen or so MS66 examples are known, but PCGS has certified only one MS67 example, with none finer (as of March 2011).