1828 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust $5 1807-1834

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS63+

PCGS #:: 8137

Designer:: Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 25.00 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 28,029

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $499,375 • MS64 • 04-24-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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1828 $5
1828/7 $5

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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	14	R-9.4	6 / 22 TIE	9 / 42 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	4 / 22 TIE	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 22 TIE	3 / 42 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	14
60 or Better	5
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.4
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 22 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 22 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 22 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 42 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 42 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Dupont Collection - Farish Baldenhofer Collection - Stack's 11/1955:1246 - Samuel Wolfson Collection - Stack's 10/1962:372 - Paramount 8/1982:1933 - R.E. Naftzger, Jr. - Naftzger-Paramount Fixed Price List - Superior 10/1990:2095 - Michael Keston Collection - Superior 1/1996:119 - Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection - Heritage 1/2012:4679, $402,500 - Heritage 4/2013:4517, $499,375
2	MS64 estimated grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 estimated grade
6	AU58 PCGS grade
6	AU58 estimated grade
6	AU58 estimated grade
9	AU55 PCGS grade
9	AU50 estimated grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Dupont Collection - Farish Baldenhofer Collection - Stack's 11/1955:1246 - Samuel Wolfson Collection - Stack's 10/1962:372 - Paramount 8/1982:1933 - R.E. Naftzger, Jr. - Naftzger-Paramount Fixed Price List - Superior 10/1990:2095 - Michael Keston Collection - Superior 1/1996:119 - Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection - Heritage 1/2012:4679, $402,500 - Heritage 4/2013:4517, $499,375

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#4 MS62 PCGS grade

#4 MS62 estimated grade

#6 AU58 PCGS grade

#6 AU58 estimated grade

#9 AU55 PCGS grade

#9 AU50 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1828 with the so-called "normal" or "perfect" date is a classic U.S. gold coin rarity. In my opinion, it is slightly less rare than the 1828/7, and comparable to the legendary 1815. It is definitely more rare than the 1819, a date that has received more attention and notoriety over the years than the two varieties of 1828. I would estimate that approximately 12-15 specimens exist including 2 or 3 proofs. Of the non-proofs, most are uncirculated and several are gems. One specimen I have seen is an EF with initials removed from the field. The 1828 Half Eagles I have examined, including the gem that brought $92,500 at Paramount's Davies-Niewoehner Sale in 1975, have all been weakly struck on the hair curls around Liberty's face and the eagle's right wing.