PCGS MS63
PCGS MS62+
- PCGS #:
- 8957
- Designer:
- James Barton Longacre
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 34.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 33.40 grams
- Mintage:
- 155,150
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $55,813 • MS61 • 08-06-2014 • Stack's Bowers
Major Varieties
- 1870 $20
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 1,181 |
| 60 or Better | 60 |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.9 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.4 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 8 / 31 |
| 60 or Better | 13 / 31 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 31 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 40 / 148 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 52 / 148 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 148 |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS63+ PCGS grade
D.L. Hansen Collection |
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#2 MS63 PCGS grade
Heritage 4/2017:4324, $47,000 |
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#2 MS63 PCGS grade
Superior 11/2006:406, $40,250 - Heritage 1/2007:3718, $48,875 |
| #2 MS63 estimated grade |
| #4 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS62 PCGS grade |
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1870 is very similar in overall rarity to the 1855-1858 P-Mint issues as well as the 1863, 1864 and 1869. Except for the 1863 and 1864, however, it is more rare than the others in strictly uncirculated condition. When available, this date is almost always only VF or EF and at the AU level, I consider the 1870 to be quite rare.