1869 $20 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 8955

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 175,130

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $299,000 • MS65 • 01-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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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	1,260	R-4.8	9 / 31	50 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	12 / 31	50 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 31 TIE	2 / 148 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,260
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 31
60 or Better	12 / 31
65 or Better	1 / 31 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	50 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	2 / 148 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:30073, $218,500 - Heritage 1/2008:3319, $299,000
2	MS64+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2014:5538, $108,687.50
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:30073, $218,500 - Heritage 1/2008:3319, $299,000

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2014:5538, $108,687.50

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#7 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1869 is not as rare as the 1859, 1862 or 1868 but it is still a very scarce date, particularly in mint state. Most 1869 Double Eagles grade from VF to AU with EF being typical. In average uncirculated condition, the 1869 is quite rare and although I have seen a couple of choice and gem quality business strikes, the date must be considered very rare at those levels. In terms of overall rarity, I would put the 1869 on the same general level as such dates as the 1855-1858 P-Mint issues as well as the 1863, 1864 and 1870. (It is not as rare as the latter three in Unc., however.)