1865 G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS68+

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 7564

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 3,700

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $37,375 • MS67 • 08-11-2010 • 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	80	R-8.2	1 / 49 TIE	2 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	65	R-8.3	15 / 49	33 / 81
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	12 / 49 TIE	21 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	80
60 or Better	65
65 or Better	15

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-8.3
65 or Better	R-9.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 49
65 or Better	12 / 49 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	33 / 81
65 or Better	21 / 81 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	“BigMo” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
6	MS66+ PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade	William A. Knapp Collection - B. Max Mehl 3/1945:886 - Will W. Neil Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1947:2314 - Harold Bareford Collection - Stack's 12/1978:48 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:159 - Vasquez Rocks Collection - Doug Winter - Duckor Family Collection of Gold Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4265, $15,275
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

“BigMo” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#6 MS66+ PCGS grade

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

William A. Knapp Collection - B. Max Mehl 3/1945:886 - Will W. Neil Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1947:2314 - Harold Bareford Collection - Stack's 12/1978:48 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:159 - Vasquez Rocks Collection - Doug Winter - Duckor Family Collection of Gold Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4265, $15,275

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Definitely one of the rarer dates in the series after 1861, although not nearly as scarce as the higher mintage 1863. As one can tell from the average grade of AU-52 and the auction records, the 1865 generally is available in high grade. (The majority of specimens that I have seen have either been Unc. or proof.) The 1865 gold dollar was also restruck, probably sometime after 1872, Like the similar $3 gold piece (J-440), the date slants up to the right whereas on the original 1865, the date is low and level. Supposedly two examples of this restrike are known, although I am unaware of their present location.