1852 H10C MS67+ Certification #06666586, PCGS #4349

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1852 Half Dime is a very common coin at all condition levels, whether circulated or Mint State. Even Gem (MS65) examples can be found with relative ease. Above MS65, the population drops dramatically, culminating in a single, simply monstrous, PCGS MS68. This date represents great value for the type collector because of the high availability and the relatively low cost.

A few examples of this date show weakness on the denticles on both sides. This may be a function of worn dies or sloppy quality control due to the large mintage.

PCGS #

4349

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

15.90 millimeters

Weight

1.34 grams

Mintage

1000500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

227

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	700	R-5.6	25 / 36 TIE	49 / 79 TIE
All Grades	250	R-6.6	28 / 36 TIE	56 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	23 / 36 TIE	47 / 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	700
All Grades	250
60 or Better	35

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-5.6
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-8.8

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	25 / 36 TIE
All Grades	28 / 36 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 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	49 / 79 TIE
All Grades	56 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	47 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2015:118, $5,287.50 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:227, $9,106.25
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2/2004 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30197
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:811, $6,900 - Heritage 11/2006:469, $5,750
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 4/2013:1658, $7,050

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2015:118, $5,287.50 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:227, $9,106.25

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2/2004 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30197

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:811, $6,900 - Heritage 11/2006:469, $5,750

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 4/2013:1658, $7,050