1847 10C MS63 Certification #21021643, PCGS #4589

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Owner's Comments

Mintage: 245,000
Obverse Dies: 3 Known

High grade 1847 examples are typically well struck with nearly full heads. The three 1847 varieties are popular due to their inclusion in the Ahwash encyclopedia.

Plate Coin: Fortin 102, Ahwash 2, All Digits Touch Base, Light Gray and Brown Obverse Toning, Increased Rose Toning On Reverse, Very Well Struck

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1847 Dime is not known for being particularly rare, but it is far less common than generally perceived. Overall, it is twice as rare in circulated condition as the 1844, 1845 and 1846, though both the 1844 and 1846 are considerably rarer in Mint State. Rather, the 1847 is on par with the 1848 and 1849 Dimes in terms of overall population and how the grades are distributed among thatr population.

Over a dozen 1847 Dimes are known in Mint State, though they generally grade MS62 or lower. Choice BU and Gem examples are very rare. The best example is a single PCGS MS66, which is a remarkable exception to the rule. Collectors seeking value will realize quickly that once one moves below the MS64 level, this date becomes quite affordable, even though the coins still rank in the Condition Census.

PCGS #

4589

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

245000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

105

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	400	R-6.2	12 / 34 TIE	40 / 122 TIE
All Grades	25	R-9.0	12 / 34 TIE	27 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 34 TIE	1 / 122 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	25
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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.0
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	12 / 34 TIE
All Grades	12 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 34 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	40 / 122 TIE
All Grades	27 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2015:3813, $3,525
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 estimated grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 11/2004:572 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98247, $4,700

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2015:3813, $3,525

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 11/2004:572 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98247, $4,700