1850 10C FR2 Certification #45988001, PCGS #4593

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Owner's Comments

Another very low POP (2) in FR2 with only 1 lower! Did most of these early dimes that appeared to be worn out end up in the melting pots due to dealers and the public thinking they had no use to collectors? This is a prime example of why Low Ball collecting is so fascinating!! This particular example is really ROUGH! Surprised the graders gave it a pass...

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1850 saw a return to the big Dime mintages of the past, this being the largest since 1842 (at New Orleans). As a result, the 1850 Dime is one of the more affordable dates of the No Stars type. Mint State 1850 Dimes are fairly plentiful, particularly from MS62 to MS64. Gem examples are about as tough as any other date in the series, and MS66 seems to be the best possible grade. Proof 1850 Dimes are extremelty rare and fewer than ten examples exist today.

Jerry Fortin has identifed twelve different die varieties for this date and suspects that more will be found over time.

PCGS #

4593

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.67 grams

Mintage

1931500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

276

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	800	R-5.4	24 / 34 TIE	72 / 122 TIE
All Grades	130	R-7.7	26 / 34 TIE	75 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	16 / 34 TIE	36 / 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	800
All Grades	130
60 or Better	5

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-5.4
All Grades	R-7.7
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	24 / 34 TIE
All Grades	26 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 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	72 / 122 TIE
All Grades	75 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	36 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade