1878-CC 10C MS66 Certification #25686287, PCGS #4686

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Owner's Comments

1878-CC 10C Type Two Reverse, F-102, R.5, MS66 PCGS. CAC. Although 200,000 Seated Liberty dimes were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1878, few have survived in Mint State. This CAC-endorsed Premium Gem is conditionally rare. A hint of reflectivity in the obverse fields complements shimmering luster overall. Both sides have original rose-gold and olive-russet toning. Sharp design elements and a lack of bothersome abrasions add to the eye appeal. Population: 5 in 66, 1 finer. CAC: 5 in 66, 0 finer (10/18).

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1878, the Carson City Mint struck the last Dimes it would ever produce. As a "going-away" present, the Mint dropped the mintage of the Dimes to a mere fraction of those of the preceding years, this making the 1878-CC the sixth smallest mintage out of nine dates (counting each of the two types of 1873). Thus, the 1878-CC Dimes enjoys strong demand from collectors of products from this popular Mint.

In Mint State, the 1878-CC Dime is scarce and expensive but not inaccessible. Grades above MS64 are truly rare, and the finest example is a remarkable PCGS MS68 (most likely the Eliasberg coin).

PCGS #

4686

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

200000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

268

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	700	R-5.6	34 / 67 TIE	68 / 122 TIE
All Grades	100	R-8.0	35 / 67	70 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	37 / 67 TIE	74 / 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	700
All Grades	100
60 or Better	20

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-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.1

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	34 / 67 TIE
All Grades	35 / 67
60 or Better	37 / 67 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	68 / 122 TIE
All Grades	70 / 122 TIE
60 or Better	74 / 122 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS67 estimated grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2012:3499, $12,650 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4070, $13,512.50
3	MS66 PCGS grade	William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 6/2013:1188, $9,400

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#2 MS67 estimated grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2012:3499, $12,650 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4070, $13,512.50

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

William Porter Collection - Stack's/Bowers 6/2013:1188, $9,400