1850 $10 Large Date XF40 Certification #34407244, PCGS #8603

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1850 is a scarce, but not a rare date. A fair number of VF and EF examples are around but AU specimens are rare and mint state ones are very rare. I have seen only three uncirculated examples and my notes indicate that they were all just average, bagmarked uncirculated specimens, not at all choice.

Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: The Large Date has tall numerals. The flag stand of the 5 comes to a very sharp point that is rather close to the ball and in line with its left edge. The point of the 1 LINES UP with the point of the bust and its tip is CLOSE to the truncation. The Small Date utilizes a smaller logotype intended for the $5. denomination. The point of the 1 is well right of the point of bust and its tip is about 3X times more distant from the truncation than the Large Date 1. The flag stand of the 5 rather blunt and nearly touches the ball giving it a "closed" appearance. The Large Date is scarce but about 2 1/2 time more common than the Small Date. Both varieties are rare in Mint State. Not even a whisper of a Gem has been heard.

PCGS #

8603

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

291451

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

256

Pop Lower

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	300	R-6.4	51 / 64 TIE	93 / 183 TIE
All Grades	12	R-9.5	41 / 64 TIE	65 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 64	1 / 183

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	300
All Grades	12
60 or Better	0

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-6.4
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	51 / 64 TIE
All Grades	41 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 64

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	93 / 183 TIE
All Grades	65 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS64
2	PCGS MS63+
2	PCGS MS63+	As PCGS MS63 #43820222. Stack's Bowers, April 5, 2022, Lot 3159 - $28,800. As PCGS MS63+ #48790304. Stack's Bowers, August 23, 2024, Lot 3400 - $36,000.
2	PCGS MS63+	"The Bartle Collection," Stack's, October 1984, Lot 1120; "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV," Bowers and Merena, November 2000, Lot 639; "The Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection of Liberty Eagles," Heritage Auctions, February 23, 2020, Lot 3219 - $45,600.
5	PCGS MS63	As "Brilliant Uncirculated." "The Herman Halpern Collection," Stack's, May 1989, Lot 209. As PCGS MS63 #04351228. "The Warren Miller Collection," Heritage Auctions, October 1995, Lot 6269; "The Admiral Collection," Heritage Auctions, February 22, 2018, Lot 4234 - $48,000; "Selections from the Black Cat Collection, Part II," Heritage Auctions, April 29, 2026, Lot 3195 - $67,100.

#1 PCGS MS64

#2 PCGS MS63+

As PCGS MS63 #43820222. Stack's Bowers, April 5, 2022, Lot 3159 - $28,800. As PCGS MS63+ #48790304. Stack's Bowers, August 23, 2024, Lot 3400 - $36,000.

#2 PCGS MS63+

"The Bartle Collection," Stack's, October 1984, Lot 1120; "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV," Bowers and Merena, November 2000, Lot 639; "The Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection of Liberty Eagles," Heritage Auctions, February 23, 2020, Lot 3219 - $45,600.

#5 PCGS MS63

As "Brilliant Uncirculated." "The Herman Halpern Collection," Stack's, May 1989, Lot 209. As PCGS MS63 #04351228. "The Warren Miller Collection," Heritage Auctions, October 1995, Lot 6269; "The Admiral Collection," Heritage Auctions, February 22, 2018, Lot 4234 - $48,000; "Selections from the Black Cat Collection, Part II," Heritage Auctions, April 29, 2026, Lot 3195 - $67,100.