Mintage: 72,500                                                                     Proofs: Possibly 8 (Breen)

Scarcity: A historically scarce date, but recent rarity is a result of excessive hoarding.  1844 dimes are scarce 
in grades of EF or better with few Mint State examples known.  This date, nicknamed the "Little Orphan Annie" dime, 
has been a favorite target of hoarders over the years.  For years, this date was overpriced due to the promotional 
efforts of Frank C. Ross.  An excellent Numismatisit article on the Little Orphan Annie Dime, written by Leonard 
Augsburger, can be found at http://www.money.org/publications/orphan_annie1.pdf.  Recently, hoarding has once again 
escalated the 1844 date's premium versus its true scarcity.  During 2003, Heritage Rare Coins auctioned a 612 
example hoard of 1844 dimes. 
 
Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Overall Rarity: G-VG R2++, F-VF R3+, EF-AU R5, MS R7  

                                Fortin Variety Rarity Estimates In VF - Mint State

Comments: Current pricing, in grades G through EF, is slightly beyond that of the 1846 date which is more difficult in 
all grades.  A date that comes well struck with nice surfaces, when it can be located.
  
                               Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues

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