1842 $10 Large Date XF40 Certification #-48016, PCGS #8584

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Owner's Comments

Estimated grade. Ex. Hostetler (1959) Sold by Bowers & Merena Mar '88 Price Realized $715

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This variety was struck during the latter half of 1842 and probably constituted approximately half of the 81,507 mintage for the year. The Large Date is of virtually the same rarity as the Small Date both in terms of total number of specimens available and in condition. Almost all known examples of this issue grade only VF or EF. A few AU pieces are also known but only the Grant Pierce coin was ever described as "Uncirculated". Since this variety was struck later in the year and proofs in the 1840's were usually struck in tiny numbers in the first few months of the year, no proofs of the Large Date were minted.

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The large numeral variety is easily distinguished by its CROSSLET 4. The Small Date has smaller digits,that were used in 1840 and 1841, and a PLAIN 4. The Large Date scarce but is seen about twice as much as the Small Date. Both varieties are scarce in AU condition and rare in Mint State. In 2013, the Large Date population shows only five Mint State examples including one in MS-65. The Small Date population shows only three in Mint State the highest being an MS-63.

PCGS #

8584

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

62884

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	200	R-7.0	39 / 64 TIE	72 / 183 TIE
All Grades	6	R-9.7	26 / 64 TIE	44 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 64 TIE	1 / 183 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	200
All Grades	6
60 or Better	1

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-7.0
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.0

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	39 / 64 TIE
All Grades	26 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 64 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	72 / 183 TIE
All Grades	44 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage Heritage 5/2000:7741, $21.850 - Heritage 1/2001:638, $20125
3	MS64 estimated grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 9/1999:1820, $21,850 - Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
4	MS63 PCGS grade	Bob Bisanz - Heritage 1/2001:8270, $12,650

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage Heritage 5/2000:7741, $21.850 - Heritage 1/2001:638, $20125

#3 MS64 estimated grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 9/1999:1820, $21,850 - Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

Bob Bisanz - Heritage 1/2001:8270, $12,650