1803 H10C Large 8 (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust Half Dimes 1796-1805

PCGS MS65+

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Large 8 vs Small 8 comparison

PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 4269

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 16.50 millimeters

Weight:: 1.35 grams

Mintage:: 37,850

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $164,500 • MS65+ • 07-17-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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1803 H10C Large 8
1803 H10C Small 8

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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	500	R-6.0	6 / 7	9 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	3 / 7	4 / 12
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 7 TIE	2 / 12 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	10
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 7
60 or Better	3 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 12
65 or Better	2 / 12 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade	Ron Iskowitz, sold privately in 6/2005 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1015, $29,375
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 estimated grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade
8	AU58 PCGS grade
8	AU58 PCGS grade
8	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

Ron Iskowitz, sold privately in 6/2005 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1015, $29,375

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

#5 MS62 estimated grade

#7 MS61 PCGS grade

#8 AU58 PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel: Quickfinder Notes: The 1803 Large Date is found on two die marriages, JR-2 and 3 (designations for the John Reich Collectors Society). It is easily distinguished by its size, being TALLER than the adjacent 1. On the Small 8 variety (JR-1), the 8 is much SHORTER than the adjacent 1. The Large 8 is far the more common, by about a factor of 15, than the Small 8.