1842 H10C MS66+ Certification #18322046, PCGS #4330

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1842 Half Dime has a relatively high mintage, but it is far from being the most common date of the 1840s. Nonetheless, it is normally priced as if it was, so there is possibly some value baked into this date. By definition, that makes the 1842 a sleeper.

This date is encountered most often in MS63 and MS64. Gems become very scarce and none have been certified by PCGS finer than MS66. The highest recorded grade for the 1842 Half Dime is MS66+.

Under normal circumstances, the 1842 Half Dime is well struck. If there is ever any weakness, it is seen occasionally on the denticles on the obverse and, less seldom, on the obverse stars.

PCGS #

4330

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

815000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

262

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	750	R-5.5	27 / 36	52 / 79
All Grades	200	R-7.0	24 / 36 TIE	49 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	18 / 36 TIE	39 / 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	750
All Grades	200
60 or Better	25

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-5.5
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	27 / 36
All Grades	24 / 36 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 36 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	52 / 79
All Grades	49 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	39 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2017:3734, $4,935
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2017:3734, $4,935

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Tom Bender Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection