1829 10C Curl Base 2 VF35 Certification #06617055, PCGS #4512

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Owner's Comments

JR-10 (R5). A coin which was unknown to exist in such high a grade until 2010. EDS without obverse die crack; one of just a few known without the die crack. Purchased raw, and unattributed from a dealer. PQ for the grade and by far the greatest coin in my collection.

Expert Comments

Gordon Wrubel

The 1829 Curl base 2 is an extremely rare and much sought after variety. In 25 years, PCGS has only graded a couple of dozen examples, and so far the highest graded was VF35. This coin probably does not exist in Mint State and may not even exist in AU (Almost Uncirculated 50-58) or even EF (Extremely Fine 40-45)!!!!!!

Ron Guth

Louis Scuderi wrote in the January 2012 edition (#70) of the JR Newsletter that he knew of at least 40 confirmed/documented examples of this rare die variety. Most of the new examples are in low grade and several have shown up unattributed on eBay.

PCGS #

4512

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.50 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

770000

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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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	40	R-8.7	2 / 18	2 / 35
All Grades	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 35
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 35

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	40
All Grades	0
60 or Better	0

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-8.7
All Grades	R-10.1
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	2 / 18
All Grades	1 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18

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	2 / 35
All Grades	1 / 35
60 or Better	1 / 35

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	VF35 PCGS grade
2	VF30 PCGS grade
3	F15 PCGS grade
4	F12 PCGS grade
5	VG10 PCGS grade

#1 VF35 PCGS grade

#2 VF30 PCGS grade

#3 F15 PCGS grade

#4 F12 PCGS grade

#5 VG10 PCGS grade