1859 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 4619

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.48 grams

Mintage:: 430,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,000 • MS68 • 07-21-2019 • David Lawrence RC

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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	1,000	R-5.0	27 / 34 TIE	76 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	180	R-7.2	30 / 34 TIE	84 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	30 / 34	90 / 122 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,000
60 or Better	180
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-7.2
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	27 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 34 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 34

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	76 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	84 / 122 TIE
65 or Better	90 / 122 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1859 Dime was the last of the Stars Obverse Dimes. It is a fairly common date, though it is not nearly as common as the 1857, 1857-O, and the 1856. Fortunately, this date can be found in high grade more easily than any other date of the 1856-1859 time period. Over a dozen examples are known in MS67, making this an axcellent value for type collectors. The best example is a monster PCGS MS68 that was graded decades ago but which has never appeared at auction.

This date comes well struck and usually has frosty luster.