1830 H10C MS 66 PCGS #4277

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Owner's Comments

1830 V-8, LM-3 Half Dime, MS66 Multicolor Toning, Nearly Unimprovable 1830 H10C V-8, LM-3, R.2, MS66 NGC. A radial die crack through star 1 distinguishes LM-3 from the similar LM-2. Navy-blue, golden-brown, and rose-red toning endows this sharply struck and coruscating Premium Gem. No marks are noticeable across the attractively toned surfaces. Our online auction records show only a single higher-graded LM-3 example, an MS66 Prooflike dime in our June 2005 New York Signature. A desirable Capped Bust type coin. Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 232C, Variety PCGS# 38640, Base PCGS# 4277)

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Most dates in the Capped Bust Half Dime series are of equal rarity. The only exceptions are 1836 and 1837, which have lower certified populations than the other dates. Thus, the 1830 is just as good a choice for a type coin as any other date in this series.

Among the certified Mint State survivors, the most common grade is MS-63, followed by MS-62 and MS-64. In grades above MS-66, the 1830 Half Dime is very rare, and the finest example certified by PCGS (as of January 2012) is a single, amazing PCGS MS-68.

PCGS #

4277

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.35 grams

Mintage

1240000

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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Pop Lower

995

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	2250	R-4.5	8 / 14 TIE	8 / 14 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	8 / 14 TIE	8 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	8 / 14 TIE	8 / 14 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	2250
All Grades	600
60 or Better	80

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-4.5
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.2

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	8 / 14 TIE
All Grades	8 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 14 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	8 / 14 TIE
All Grades	8 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 14 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Larry Hanks, sold privately in 8/2004 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1020, $18,212.50
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Larry Hanks, sold privately in 8/2004 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1020, $18,212.50

#2 MS67 PCGS grade