1829 $5 Small Size (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust $5 1807-1834

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 8151

Designer:: Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 23.80 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 32,076

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $431,250 • MS61 • 01-03-2012 • Heritage Auctions

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1829 $5 Small Size

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1829 $5 Small Size, BD-2

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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	8	R-9.6	2 / 9	6 / 42 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	2 / 9	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 9 TIE	3 / 42 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	8
60 or Better	6
65 or Better	2

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.6
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-9.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 9
60 or Better	2 / 9
65 or Better	1 / 9 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 42 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 42 TIE
65 or Better	3 / 42 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	This coin has been offered as a Proof in the past. Byron Reed Collection - Western Heritage Museum - Spink America & Christie's 10/1996:118, $374,000
2	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS61 PCGS grade	Rev. Foster Ely - Scott Stamp & Coin Co. 11/1888:43 - Harlan Page Smith Collection - Chapman Brothers 5/1906:219 - W.F. Dunham Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1941:2102 - unknown intermediaries - Kagin's 11/1974:1618 - Julian Leidman 8/1978 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:821 - Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection - Heritage 1/2012:4682, $431,250
5	AU58 estimated grade
5	AU58 estimated grade
5	AU58 estimated grade
5	AU58 estimated grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

This coin has been offered as a Proof in the past.

Byron Reed Collection - Western Heritage Museum - Spink America & Christie's 10/1996:118, $374,000

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#3 MS62 PCGS grade

#4 MS61 PCGS grade

Rev. Foster Ely - Scott Stamp & Coin Co. 11/1888:43 - Harlan Page Smith Collection - Chapman Brothers 5/1906:219 - W.F. Dunham Collection - B. Max Mehl 6/1941:2102 - unknown intermediaries - Kagin's 11/1974:1618 - Julian Leidman 8/1978 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:821 - Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection - Heritage 1/2012:4682, $431,250

#5 AU58 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88):

In 1829, the design of the Half Eagle was completely reworked by William Kneass. There are a lot more differences between this 1829 variety and the previous one than just a date size difference and this is the reason I have opted for distinguishing them as Large Planchet and Small Planchet types rather than as Large Date and Small Date varieties as has historically been the case. The Small Planchet is less rare than the Large Planchet type but it is still a great rarity, more rare in fact than the 1815, 1828 or 1819. There are 10-12 known specimens at the present time.