1874-CC 10C Arrows MS63 Certification #34201746, PCGS #4669

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Owner's Comments

The crown jewel of the collection, this Choice Mint State 1874-CC dime is an extraordinary rarity. From a minuscule mintage of 10,817 pieces, only an estimated 35 to 50 survive — typically well worn and impaired. This example defies those odds with razor-sharp detail, prooflike obverse fields, satiny reverse texture, and lovely olive-gray and golden-apricot toning. Second only to the unique 1873-CC No Arrows as the rarest Liberty Seated dime, any example is considered a numismatic prize. In Choice Mint State with original surfaces, this piece represents a virtually unrepeatable opportunity for advanced collectors.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

This date is easily the rarest of all the With Arrows Dimes of the 1874-1875 period. The mintage was a mere 10,817 coins, of which very few were saved by collectors. Because most of the coins went into circulation, Mint State examples are exceedingly rare. What has been called the "Finest Known 1874-CC Dime" is the Buddy Ebsen - Eugene Gardner example that sold in 2014 for $152,750, slightly off from the record $162,150 price the same coin realized in 2003. The Norweb coin, last seen at auction in 1989, may be of comparable condition and it is partially prooflike.

PCGS #

4669

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

10817

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	80	R-8.2	1 / 6	2 / 122
All Grades	5	R-9.7	1 / 6 TIE	8 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 6	1 / 122

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	80
All Grades	5
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-8.2
All Grades	R-9.7
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	1 / 6
All Grades	1 / 6 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 6

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	2 / 122
All Grades	8 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 122

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 estimated grade	Numismatic Gallery - Imperial Coin Company, sold privately on 7/29/1954 - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:540, $15,730 - Bowers & Merena 11/1989:157
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Buddy Ebsen Collection - Superior 1/1987:786 - Superior 2/2003:1360, not sold - Superior 9/2003:1490, $162,150 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98274, $152,750
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:10103, $108,000 - Jason Feldman Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade	Waldo E. "Pat" Bolen, Jr. Collection - Stack’s/RARCOA/Akers “Numisma '95” 11/1995:2145, $31,900 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2005:378, $87,400 - Rusty Goe, sold privately in 2/2005 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11106, $115,000

#1 MS64 estimated grade

Numismatic Gallery - Imperial Coin Company, sold privately on 7/29/1954 - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:540, $15,730 - Bowers & Merena 11/1989:157

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Buddy Ebsen Collection - Superior 1/1987:786 - Superior 2/2003:1360, not sold - Superior 9/2003:1490, $162,150 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98274, $152,750

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2018:10103, $108,000 - Jason Feldman Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

Waldo E. "Pat" Bolen, Jr. Collection - Stack’s/RARCOA/Akers “Numisma '95” 11/1995:2145, $31,900 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2005:378, $87,400 - Rusty Goe, sold privately in 2/2005 - Battle Born Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11106, $115,000