1849-O H10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS65+

PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 4344

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 15.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.34 grams

Mintage:: 140,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $19,200 • MS64 • 05-07-2023 • 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	200	R-7.0	6 / 36 TIE	8 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	5 / 36 TIE	6 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 36	1 / 79

Survival Estimate
All Grades	200
60 or Better	20
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 36 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 36 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 36

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 79

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 estimated grade
3	MS65 estimated grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade	Simpson collection
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 estimated grade

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

Simpson collection

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

This is a great date because of the very low mintage of only 140,000 coins -- one of the smallest mintages in the entire Seated Liberty Half Dime series. Nonetheless, low-end circulated pieces are quite affordable. At the AU level, this date becomes quite pricey, and Mint State examples are quite elusive and valuable. PCGS has certified fewer than a dozen Mint State examples, most of which fall into the MS64 grade level. The strike on these coins is never 100% and most have a slightly mushy look, especially those struck from worn dies.