1837 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head $5 1834-1838

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 8175

Designer:: William Kneass

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 22.50 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 207,121

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $312,000 • MS66+ • 05-07-2023 • 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	350	R-6.3	4 / 8	4 / 8
60 or Better	65	R-8.3	4 / 8	4 / 8
65 or Better	5	R-9.7	3 / 8	3 / 8

Survival Estimate
All Grades	350
60 or Better	65
65 or Better	5

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-8.3
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 8
60 or Better	4 / 8
65 or Better	3 / 8

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 8
60 or Better	4 / 8
65 or Better	3 / 8

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	RARCOA “Auction ’85” 7/1985:438 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:860, $97,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4054, $235,000
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2010:2253, $100,625
3	MS65 estimated grade
5	MS64+ PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1373, not sold
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

RARCOA “Auction ’85” 7/1985:438 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:860, $97,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4054, $235,000

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2010:2253, $100,625

#3 MS65 estimated grade

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1373, not sold

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1837 is really a very scarce and underrated date. It is more rare in all grades than the 1834 Plain 4, 1835, 1836, or 1838 and is much rarer in choice condition than any of those four dates. In AU and Unc, it has actually appeared at auction less often than the 1838-D, although, in my experience, the 1838-D is more rare in those grades.