PCGS MS63
PCGS MS63
- PCGS #:
- 8686
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 26.80 millimeters
- Weight:
- 16.70 grams
- Mintage:
- 224,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $12,925 • MS64+ • 11-01-2013 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1879-S $10
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 1,225 |
| 60 or Better | 52 |
| 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 | 67 / 117 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 31 / 117 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 117 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 133 / 183 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 84 / 183 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 183 |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS65 PCGS grade |
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#2 MS63 PCGS grade
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| #2 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #2 MS63 PCGS grade |
#6 MS62 PCGS grade
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection |
| #6 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS62 PCGS grade |
| #6 MS62 PCGS grade |
Jaime Hernandez:
The 1879-S Liberty $10 Gold Eagle has a relatively modest mintage for the series. However, it appears as if the majority of the mintage circulated, since uncirculated examples are very scarce. Probably no more than 200 or so uncirculated examples exist in all grades combined. Even in MS63 condition it is very scarce, with less than dozen examples or so known. Anything grading above MS63 is considered rare.