1885 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 4694

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 2,532,497

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $20,400 • MS67+ • 02-12-2023 • Heritage Auctions

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1885 10C
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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	3,000	R-4.4	54 / 67 TIE	108 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	54 / 67 TIE	108 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	55 / 67	104 / 122

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,000
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	54 / 67 TIE
60 or Better	54 / 67 TIE
65 or Better	55 / 67

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	108 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	108 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	104 / 122

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2015:3674, $8,812.50 - Tom Bender Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2015:3674, $8,812.50 - Tom Bender Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1885 Dime is a relatively common coin that can be found with ease in most grades. Hundreds of Mint State examples are known, usually in MS64. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census consists entirely of MS67 examples, led by a PCGS MS67+ with spectacular toning. This date offers good value to both the date and the type collector. As with most Dimes of this era, the key is finding a fully-struck example with good eye appeal.

Seated Liberty Dime researcher, Gerry Fortin, has identified 11 different die pairs used to strike 1885 Dimes, one of which was also used to strike a small number of Proofs at the beginning of the year.