1891-CC $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $5 1839-1908

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PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 8378

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 21.65 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 208,000

Mint:: Carson City

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $48,000 • MS65 • 08-28-2022 • 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	2,375	R-4.5	73 / 106 TIE	185 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	775	R-5.4	67 / 106 TIE	168 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	15 / 106 TIE	30 / 218 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,375
60 or Better	775
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-5.4
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	73 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	67 / 106 TIE
65 or Better	15 / 106 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	185 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	168 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	30 / 218 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 2/2003:2046, $21,850 (plate-matched to the following) - Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1338, $43,700
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
2	MS64+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:7116, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 5/2015:64, $10,575
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
6	MS64+ PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 2/2003:2046, $21,850 (plate-matched to the following) - Old West Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:1338, $43,700

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:7116, not sold - Stack's/Bowers 5/2015:64, $10,575

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

#6 MS64+ PCGS grade

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1891-CC is the most common Half Eagle from the Carson City Mint. It is also much more common than the lower mintage 1891 but, because of the popularity of Carson City coins, the 1891-CC is generally priced higher. The 1891-CC is available in a wide range of grades and there are many choice and even gem quality uncirculated pieces in existence.