1860-S G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS65

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 7557

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 13,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $31,725 • MS65 • 08-16-2015 • 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	175	R-7.2	15 / 49 TIE	25 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	11 / 49 TIE	22 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 49 TIE	4 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	175
60 or Better	20
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-9.1
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 49 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 49 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	25 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 81 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:532, $30,000 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2006:959, $21,850 - Vasquez Rocks Collection, sold privately in 2013 - Douglas Winter Numismatics, sold privately in late 2013 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4260, $31,725
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2013:6800, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4432, $9,928.75
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2016:5033, $8,518.75
2	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:532, $30,000 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2006:959, $21,850 - Vasquez Rocks Collection, sold privately in 2013 - Douglas Winter Numismatics, sold privately in late 2013 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4260, $31,725

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2013:6800, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4432, $9,928.75

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2016:5033, $8,518.75

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

#6 MS63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Despite the lower mintage, this date is not nearly as scarce as the 1859-S, particularly in the higher grades. Choice uncirculated examples, although scarce, are available from time to time and I have seen a fair number that would qualify as gems.