1837 H10C Seated, Large Date MS66+ Certification #34176991, PCGS #4311

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1837, the U.S. Mint introduced a new Half Dime and Dime, both with Christian Gobrecht's Seated Liberty design (these beautiful little coins are often called "mini-Gobrechts" after the new silver dollars of 1836). 1837 Half Dimes are found with either Large or Small Dates. Neither variety is rare, but the Large Date version is more than twice as plentiful (according to the April 2012 PCGS Population Report). Collectors should have no difficulty finding Mint State examples up through MS65, but this date becomes very scarce in MS-66, and extremely rare in MS67. The finest examples certified by PCGS include three PCGS MS67s.

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The Large Date has a PEAKED 1 and the date CURVES around the contour of the rim. The Small Date has a FLAT TOP 1 using much smaller date punches arranged in a STRAIGHT LINE.

PCGS #

4311

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

1405000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

980

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	3500	R-4.3	3 / 3	78 / 79
All Grades	800	R-5.4	3 / 3	73 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	3 / 3	70 / 79 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	3500
All Grades	800
60 or Better	150

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-4.3
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-7.5

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	3 / 3
All Grades	3 / 3
60 or Better	3 / 3

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	78 / 79
All Grades	73 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	70 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 9/2003 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5002, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:5112, $19,550 - “High Desert” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/2015:17, $19,388 - BSCProTrainer - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:224, $20,562.50
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 10/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98180, $12,925 - Heritage 10/2015:3125, $11,162.50
1	MS67 estimated grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Pinnacle Rarities, sold privately in 9/2003 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5002, $29,375 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:5112, $19,550 - “High Desert” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 10/2015:17, $19,388 - BSCProTrainer - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:224, $20,562.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 10/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98180, $12,925 - Heritage 10/2015:3125, $11,162.50

#1 MS67 estimated grade