1836 H10C (Proof)

Series: Capped Bust Half Dimes 1829-1837

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PCGS #:: 4299

Designer:: William Kneass

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 15.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.35 grams

Mintage:: 4

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $57,500 • PR66 • 01-01-2007 • 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	2	R-9.9	2 / 7	2 / 7
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 7	2 / 7
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 7 TIE	1 / 7 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2
60 or Better	2
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.9
60 or Better	R-9.9
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 7
60 or Better	2 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 7
60 or Better	2 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade	Most likely ex Pittman. Virgil Brand - New Netherlands 12/1958:359, $75 - John Jay Pittman - David Akers 10/1997:448, $2,200
2	PR65 estimated grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:934, $10,340 - Benson Collection, Part II - Goldbergs (mis-attributed as a Small 5C) 2/2002:358, $23,172 - Jones Beach Collection - Heritage 1/2007:849, $57,500 - Heritage 2/2014:3792, $47,000
3	PR64 estimated grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

Most likely ex Pittman. Virgil Brand - New Netherlands 12/1958:359, $75 - John Jay Pittman - David Akers 10/1997:448, $2,200

#2 PR65 estimated grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:934, $10,340 - Benson Collection, Part II - Goldbergs (mis-attributed as a Small 5C) 2/2002:358, $23,172 - Jones Beach Collection - Heritage 1/2007:849, $57,500 - Heritage 2/2014:3792, $47,000

#3 PR64 estimated grade

Ron Guth:

Breen (1989) listed Proof examples of LM-1 and LM-2.

Logan and McCloskey (1998) discounted both varieties as Proof candidates because both were struck from used, worn, or cracked dies. In fact, they did not list a Proof for any Half Dime variety, giving the implication that Proof 1836 Half Dimes may not exist in reality.

PCGS has graded one Proof 1836 Half Dime, believed to be ex-Pittman.

Sources and/or recommended reading: "Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1989, New Revised and Corrected Edition" by Walter Breen (1989).

"Federal Half Dimes 1792-1837" by Russell J. Logan and John W. McCloskey (1998)