1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C AU58 Certification #25092936, PCGS #4285

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Thanks to some different-sized punches, 1835 Half Dimes come in at least four different, major varieties:

Small Date, Large 5C.
Small Date, Small 5C.
Large Date, Large 5C.
Large Date, Small 5C.

Of these varieties, the Large Date, Large 5C is the most common (by far), followed by the Small Date, Small 5C, then the Small Date, Large 5C and the Large Date, Small 5C (these two are of approximately equal rarity).

The 1835 Smalll Date, Small 5C Half Dime is relatively scarce in Mint State, but can be found in all grades, mostly in MS-64, but even as high as MS-68 (in fact, this variety is among only four dates in the entire series representative at this extremely high level).

PCGS #

4285

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.35 grams

Mintage

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

112

Pop Lower

202

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	400	R-6.2	5 / 14	5 / 14
All Grades	100	R-8.0	5 / 14 TIE	5 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	3 / 14 TIE	3 / 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	400
All Grades	100
60 or Better	15

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-6.2
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	5 / 14
All Grades	5 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 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	5 / 14
All Grades	5 / 14 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 14 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 9/2003 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1028, $17,625
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Alter Kocker Collection - Paul Nugget, sold privately in 6/2002 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1029, $16,450
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:1875, $27,600 - Heritage 4/2009:2190, $12,650 - Heritage 10/2009:303, $12,650

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 9/2003 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1028, $17,625

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Alter Kocker Collection - Paul Nugget, sold privately in 6/2002 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1029, $16,450

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:1875, $27,600 - Heritage 4/2009:2190, $12,650 - Heritage 10/2009:303, $12,650