1794 H10C

1794 H10C

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1795 H10C LM-3 (Regular Strike)

Series: Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795

PCGS AU50

PCGS AU50

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PCGS #:: 38587

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 16.50 millimeters

Weight:: 1.35 grams

Mintage:: 78,660

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $24,000 • AU58 • 04-06-2025 • Heritage Auctions

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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	50	R-8.5	1 / 2	1 / 2
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 2	1 / 2
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 2	1 / 2

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

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.5
60 or Better	R-9.9
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 2
60 or Better	1 / 2
65 or Better	1 / 2

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 2
60 or Better	1 / 2
65 or Better	1 / 2

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade		Logan-McCloskey Plate Coin
2	MS63 PCGS grade		Douglas C. Kaselitz Collection - Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5103, $18,800
2	MS63 estimated grade		American Numismatic Rarities 5/2005:107, $18,400
2	MS63 estimated grade		Richard Picker - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:300, $8,800

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Logan-McCloskey Plate Coin

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Douglas C. Kaselitz Collection - Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5103, $18,800

#2 MS63 estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 5/2005:107, $18,400

#2 MS63 estimated grade

Richard Picker - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:300, $8,800

Ron Guth:

Among the ten 1795 Half Dime varieties, the LM-3 is one of the rarest. Logan and McCloskey rated the LM-3 Rarity 5 and described it as being "difficult to obtain, particularly in mint state.", citing the Eliasberg example in particular for its Mint State status. In subsequent years, more Mint State examples have appeared on the market and we now know of at least six different Uncirculated pieces. The best specimen appears to be the LM-3 plate coin in the Logan-McCloskey reference.

The rarity of this variety is related directly to a fatal crack in the obverse die. On many examples, the crack can be seen running downward inside Liberty's hairline from the R of LIBERTY to below her ear. Most example have adjustment marks and many are weakly struck on the left side of both the obverse and reverse. The Kaselitz coin (graded PCGS MS63 and sold in 2015) appears to have the strongest details for the grade.

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