1858-O 10C VF35 Certification #52710974, PCGS #4617

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1858, production of Dimes at the New Orleans Mint dropped substantially from the previous year. In fact, the 1858-O Dime has the smallest mintage since 1845 and one of the smallest mintages of ANY O-Mint Dime. Nonetheless, the 1858-O Dime carries only a small price premium in Mint State, making it one of the best values in American numismatics. MS60 to MS64 examples are decidedly scarce, Gems are very rare, and only one or two examples are known above MS65. The best example is the PCGS MS66+ formerly of the Eugene Gardner Collection. This is no surprise, knowing of Mr. Gardner's penchant for quality.

PCGS #

4617

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.48 grams

Mintage

290000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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	7 / 34 TIE	24 / 122 TIE
All Grades	25	R-9.0	12 / 34 TIE	27 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	13 / 34 TIE	28 / 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	300
All Grades	25
60 or Better	4

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-9.0
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	7 / 34 TIE
All Grades	12 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 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	24 / 122 TIE
All Grades	27 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	28 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2004:6043 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30257, $21,150 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:38, not sold
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2007:871, $10,350
2	MS66 estimated grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 9/2010:3655, $9,200 - Tom Bender Collection
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2004:6043 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30257, $21,150 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2014:38, not sold

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2007:871, $10,350

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 9/2010:3655, $9,200 - Tom Bender Collection

#4 MS65 PCGS grade