1800 H10C MS63 Certification #81798780, PCGS #4264

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1800 Half Dime is easily the most common date of the 1796-1805 era, although "common" is strictly a relative term. PCGS has certified over four dozen Mint State examples of this date, including one example in MS68, the single finest example of a pre-1805 Half Dime. MS63 and MS64 grades seem to be the Mint State grades seen most frequently, though they are all extremely desirable and valuable. Most examples show a fairly straightforward strike, though some weakness at the outer borders is sometimes noted. The tip of the bust and the corresponding area in the clouds on the reverse may also show weakness. At the high end, eye appeal has a lot to do with the final grade, as some coins are simply mnore remarkable than others, though none are perfect because of the technical limitations of the time.

PCGS #

4264

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

16.50 millimeters

Weight

1.35 grams

Mintage

40000

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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326

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	750	R-5.5	7 / 7	12 / 12
All Grades	60	R-8.4	6 / 7	11 / 12
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	4 / 7	8 / 12

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.
65 or Better	750
All Grades	60
60 or Better	10

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.
65 or Better	R-5.5
All Grades	R-8.4
60 or Better	R-9.5

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.
65 or Better	7 / 7
All Grades	6 / 7
60 or Better	4 / 7

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.
65 or Better	12 / 12
All Grades	11 / 12
60 or Better	8 / 12

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:308, $70,400 - Knoxville Collection - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1010, $381,875
2	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 estimated grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:308, $70,400 - Knoxville Collection - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1010, $381,875

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 estimated grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade