1839 10C No Drapery MS66 Certification #25680858, PCGS #4571
Owner's Comments
CAC. A stunning Premium Gem representing the second design modification to the Seated Liberty type, this piece has light champagne toning over frosty and brilliant surfaces with bright underlying mint luster. Small splashes of tan toning are evident on the slightly rotated reverse. Population: 11 in 66, 9 finer Fortin-106b
Expert Comments
Ron Guth
The 1839 Dime is a relatively common coin that can be found in most grades without too much difficulty, including in top condition. In fact, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census includes ten examples that are all MS67 or better. Die variety collectors can choose from nine different varieties (as enumerated by researcher Gerry Fortin), including one die pair that was used to strike both Proofs and coins for circulation. Among the most dramatic coins in the entire series of Liberty Seated Dimes is the 1839 "Pie-Shaped Shattered Obverse" Dime. This extremely rare variety shows heavy die cracks that split the obverse into three triangular areas of almost equal size.
PCGS #
4571
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
17.90 millimeters
Weight
2.67 grams
Mintage
1053115
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
12
Pop Lower
311
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
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65 or Better | 1000 |
All Grades | 200 |
60 or Better | 50 |
65 or Better | R-5.0 |
All Grades | R-7.0 |
60 or Better | R-8.5 |
65 or Better | 6 / 7 |
All Grades | 5 / 7 TIE |
60 or Better | 6 / 7 |
65 or Better | 76 / 122 TIE |
All Grades | 88 / 122 TIE |
60 or Better | 95 / 122 |