1892 10C AU58+ Certification #08259825, PCGS #4796

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Owner's Comments

This coin has all the looks of a truly original album coin, including the hint of a thumb print from a former owner. Cobalt blue toning at the obverse rims and a much more colorful reverse. It also has a satiny appearance that makes it quite attractive. Total PGCS AU population is 229 with 128 in AU 58. The BCCS rating is R1.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1892 Dime is the first date of the new type designed by Charles Barber. As a result, many were saved by collectors as a novelty, so high grade examples are fairly plentiful today. Nearly 1,000 examples have been certified in Mint State. most appearing in the MS63 and MS64 grade levels. Even Gems are plentiful up to the MS67 level, where less than a dozen have been certified by PCGS. A look at the PCGS Condition census for this date shows examples with some spectacularly colorful toning.

PCGS #

4796

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

12120000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1666

Pop Lower

586

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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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	40000	R-2.6	64 / 76 TIE	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	5000	R-4.0	76 / 76	76 / 76
60 or Better	1000	R-5.0	76 / 76	76 / 76

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	40000
All Grades	5000
60 or Better	1000

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-2.6
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-5.0

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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	76 / 76
60 or Better	76 / 76

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	64 / 76 TIE
All Grades	76 / 76
60 or Better	76 / 76

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Stewart Blay Collection
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:3843, $4,700 - Heritage 7/2015:3080, $5,875
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2015:149, $3,408
2	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Stewart Blay Collection

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:3843, $4,700 - Heritage 7/2015:3080, $5,875

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2015:149, $3,408

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade