1821 $5 (Proof)

Series: Capped Bust $5 1820-1833

PCGS #:: 8142

Designer:: Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 25.00 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 3

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $198,000 • PR63 • 10-01-1987 • Bowers & Merena

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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.
All Grades	2	R-9.9	4 / 5 TIE	5 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	4 / 5 TIE	5 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	4 / 5 TIE	6 / 8 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2
60 or Better	2
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.9
60 or Better	R-9.9
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 5 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 5 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 5 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	6 / 8 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 estimated grade		J. Colvin Randall - W.E. Woodward 6/1885:927 - William H. Woodin Collection - 1914 ANS Exhibition, plate 15) - Waldo Newcomer (inv cost $350) - Col. E.H.R. Green, B.G. Johnson - King Farouk of Egypt - Sotheby's “Palace Collection” 2/1954:237 - Norweb Collection Sale - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:773, $198,000 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection
1	PR65 estimated grade		Smithsonian

#1 PR65 estimated grade

J. Colvin Randall - W.E. Woodward 6/1885:927 - William H. Woodin Collection - 1914 ANS Exhibition, plate 15) - Waldo Newcomer (inv cost $350) - Col. E.H.R. Green, B.G. Johnson - King Farouk of Egypt - Sotheby's “Palace Collection” 2/1954:237 - Norweb Collection Sale - Bowers & Merena 10/1987:773, $198,000 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection

#1 PR65 estimated grade

Smithsonian

David Hall:

There are but two known proofs and both are what are known as "one-sided" proofs. One coin is in the Smithsonian. The other coin is in the Harry Bass collection. The Bass coin has an illustrious pedigree. Previous owners included William Woodin, Waldo Newcomer, Colonel Green, King Farouk, and the Norwebs...collecting super stars all. Harry Bass purchased his coin in the October, 1987 Norweb auction for $198,000. In the Norweb catalog, the coin was described as "PR63" but a more appropriate grade is probably PR65. The Smithsonian coin is also a gem.