1830/29 10C MS66 Certification #38287089, PCGS #4519

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1830, an engraver at the Philadelphia Mint saved the country some money by taking a leftover 1829 die and punching a 3 and a 0 over the 2 and the 9, respectively, then turning the die over to the coiners for production of coins. The result is the only overdate among the Small Diameter Dimes (1828-1837) and one of only four overdate in the entire Capped Bust Dime series. The overdated obverse was used with two different reverses to create the JR-4 and JR-5 die varieties. JR-4 is a common variety, but the JR-5 variety is quite rare (Rarity 5, only 31-75 known). As such, the 1830/29 Dime commands strong premiums in most grades, especially at the higher end.

The 1830/29 Dimes represent approximately one-sixth of the total population of 1830 Dimes. Only a handful of Mint State examples survive. We know of fewer than a dozen different Mint State examples, including the incredible PCGS MS67 JR-5 sold as part of the Pogue Family collection in 2016.

PCGS #

4519

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.50 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

510000

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	500	R-6.0	6 / 18	18 / 35 TIE
All Grades	8	R-9.6	1 / 18 TIE	2 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 18 TIE	6 / 35 TIE

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	500
All Grades	8
60 or Better	2

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-6.0
All Grades	R-9.6
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	6 / 18
All Grades	1 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 18 TIE

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	18 / 35 TIE
All Grades	2 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 35 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack’s 1/1990:39 - Heritage 8/2006:5138, $43,128 - Richard Burdick - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3036, $64,625
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2015:4984, $42,300
3	MS66 estimated grade	Heritage 4/2015:4985, $37,600
4	MS65 estimated grade	David Lawrence, sold privately in 7/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30238, $23,500
5	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack’s 1/1990:39 - Heritage 8/2006:5138, $43,128 - Richard Burdick - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3036, $64,625

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2015:4984, $42,300

#3 MS66 estimated grade

Heritage 4/2015:4985, $37,600

#4 MS65 estimated grade

David Lawrence, sold privately in 7/2006 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30238, $23,500

#5 MS64 PCGS grade