1898-S $20 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 9034

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 2,575,175

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $48,875 • MS67 • 03-11-2004 • Bowers & Merena

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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	160,000	R-1.9	69 / 73 TIE	144 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	30,000	R-2.7	67 / 73 TIE	138 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	100	R-8.0	30 / 73	42 / 148

Survival Estimate
All Grades	160,000
60 or Better	30,000
65 or Better	100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.9
60 or Better	R-2.7
65 or Better	R-8.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	69 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	67 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 73

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	144 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	138 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	42 / 148

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	J.M. Clapp Collection, acquired directly from the San Francisco Mint at face value - John H. Clapp Collection (sold intact in 1942) - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:1000, $12,100
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
6	MS65+ PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2013:6891, $10,575
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

J.M. Clapp Collection, acquired directly from the San Francisco Mint at face value - John H. Clapp Collection (sold intact in 1942) - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:1000, $12,100

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#6 MS65+ PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2013:6891, $10,575

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1898-S is a very common date. In fact, it is the second most common S-Mint Double Eagle after the 1904-S and it ranks as one of the eight or ten commonest issues in the entire Liberty Head series. It is readily obtainable in any condition up to choice uncirculated. Gems are rather scarce but they are still available with some regularity. Only the collector who requires a superb or "perfect" coin will have trouble finding an 1898-S that suits him.