1831 $5 (Proof)

Series: Capped Bust $5 1820-1833

PCGS #:: 8165

Designer:: Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 23.80 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 3

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: N/A

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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	1	R-10.0	1 / 3	1 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 3	1 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 3 TIE	1 / 8 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1
60 or Better	1
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-10.0
60 or Better	R-10.0
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 3
60 or Better	1 / 3
65 or Better	1 / 3 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 8 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 estimated grade	Ex-Parmelee
2	PR64 PCGS grade	Stack's 1/1987:537 - Lemus Collection - Heritage 1/2009:1827, $18,400 - Bowers & Merena 11/2009:3534, not sold - Samuel Berngard Collection - Heritage 1/2013:6008, $15,275
3	PR63 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:299, $7,920 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
4	PR62 PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2005:8330, $12,650 - Superior 5/2006:933, $9,487 - Bowers & Merena 3/2007:386, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:2184, $8,625 - Goldbergs 9/2010:2726, $8,912.50

#1 PR65 estimated grade

Ex-Parmelee

#2 PR64 PCGS grade

Stack's 1/1987:537 - Lemus Collection - Heritage 1/2009:1827, $18,400 - Bowers & Merena 11/2009:3534, not sold - Samuel Berngard Collection - Heritage 1/2013:6008, $15,275

#3 PR63 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:299, $7,920 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#4 PR62 PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2005:8330, $12,650 - Superior 5/2006:933, $9,487 - Bowers & Merena 3/2007:386, $8,050 - Heritage 8/2007:2184, $8,625 - Goldbergs 9/2010:2726, $8,912.50

David Hall:

There is only one specimen that has been positively verified as a proof. This is the gem proof from the 1890 Parmelee sale.