1856-S G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 7536

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 24,600

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $52,875 • MS64 • 02-07-2013 • 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	350	R-6.3	3 / 6	46 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	3 / 6	27 / 81
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 6	1 / 81

Survival Estimate
All Grades	350
60 or Better	40
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-8.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 6
60 or Better	3 / 6
65 or Better	1 / 6

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	46 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 81
65 or Better	1 / 81

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	David Akers - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2005:127, $41,400 - Donald Kutz Collection - Heritage 1/2010:2088, $27,600 - Duckor Family Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4252, $44,650
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 estimated grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2005:127, $41,400 - Donald Kutz Collection - Heritage 1/2010:2088, $27,600 - Duckor Family Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4252, $44,650

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88): As one would suspect from the mintage, this date is much more scarce than the 1855-O in all grades. Strictly uncirculated specimens are very rare, although I have seen at least three specimens that I would call gem quality (MS-65 or better). The 1856-S has one interesting variety that is worth mentioning. It is the so-called "Double S" variety with the first S punched high and to the right, and then only partially affaced. Although this variety has been enthusiastically acclaimed to be a "great rarity" by several prominent dealers, in my experience it is really no more rare than the Normal S variety, and I have seen as many specimens with the Double S as without it. (In fact, two of the aforementioned gem specimens of this date were the Double S variety.)

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