1856 G$1 Slanted 5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 7540

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 1,762,936

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $43,200 • MS68+ • 01-24-2021 • Heritage Auctions

ShowHide Related Coins and Varieties (3)

Major Varieties

1856 G$1 Slanted 5
1856 G$1 Upright 5

Die Varieties

1856 G$1 Slanted 5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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	2,250	R-4.5	45 / 49	70 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	1,000	R-5.0	38 / 49 TIE	63 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	26 / 49	38 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,250
60 or Better	1,000
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-5.0
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	45 / 49
60 or Better	38 / 49 TIE
65 or Better	26 / 49

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	70 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	63 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	38 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	David Akers - Dr. Steven Duckor
2	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

David Akers - Dr. Steven Duckor

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): This is one of the three or four most common of all Type III gold dollars. As the data clearly indicates, however, most specimens offered are well worn, and although uncirculated pieces are available, they are offered with less frequency than one might suspect. In choice condition, this date is much rarer than any of the dates in the 1880's for example.