1872-S 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS65

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PCGS MS65

PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 4658

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 190,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $34,500 • MS65 CAC • 09-22-2010 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1872-S 10C

Die Varieties

1872-S 10C F-101

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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	25	R-9.0	13 / 67 TIE	27 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	6 / 67 TIE	18 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	250
60 or Better	25
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-9.0
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	6 / 67 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	18 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:1196, $7,700 - Heritage 10/2001:5986 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98246, $28,200
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Bob Simpson Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3683, $34,500
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
9	MS63 PCGS grade
10	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:1196, $7,700 - Heritage 10/2001:5986 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98246, $28,200

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Bob Simpson Collection of Seated Dimes - Heritage 9/2010:3683, $34,500

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#9 MS63 PCGS grade

#10 MS62 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1872, employees at the San Fancisco Mint made 190,000 Dimes. All were struck by the same pair of dies, thus there is only one variety known for the year. Based on population and census reports, approximately two dozen Mint State examples are known, mostly in grades from MS63 to MS64. Gems are extremely rare and include only two at the PCGS MS65 level (one from the Eliasberg and Gardner collections, and one in the Simpson collection).

Most examples of this date are well-struck. If any weakness occurs, it is in the area left of the knot at the base of the wreath.

The price record for this date is $34,500.