1861 $2.50 (Proof)

Series: Liberty Head $2 1/2 1840-1907

ex Trompeter collection

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PCGS #:: 7887

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 90

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $55,813 • PR66 • 08-02-2012 • 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	16	R-9.3	17 / 60 TIE	17 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	16	R-9.3	18 / 60 TIE	18 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	11 / 60 TIE	11 / 60 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	16
60 or Better	16
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.3
60 or Better	R-9.3
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	17 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 60 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	17 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 60 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade	Stanley Kesselman, sold privately in 11/1973 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part III - Bowers & Merena 5/2000:200, $13,800 - Nottingham Collection - Heritage 10/2012:5640, $36,718.75
4	PR63 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 PCGS grade

Stanley Kesselman, sold privately in 11/1973 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part III - Bowers & Merena 5/2000:200, $13,800 - Nottingham Collection - Heritage 10/2012:5640, $36,718.75

#4 PR63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Although 90 proofs were reportedly struck, undoubtedly the majority of them were melted, since the 1861 has appeared at auction less often in proof than the 1862, 1863, or 1865, all of which have mintages of only 35 pieces or less.