1905 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $5 1839-1908

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 8411

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 21.65 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 302,200

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $43,475 • MS67+ • 01-25-2018 • Legend Rare Coin 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	3,500	R-4.3	80 / 106 TIE	192 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1,500	R-4.8	77 / 106	178 / 218
65 or Better	55	R-8.4	48 / 106 TIE	65 / 218 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	1,500
65 or Better	55

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-8.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	80 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	77 / 106
65 or Better	48 / 106 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	192 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	178 / 218
65 or Better	65 / 218 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 estimated grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1905 is comparable in rarity to the 1902 and 1903 and is, therefore, a bit more scarce than the commonest dates of the series. it is hardly rare, however, and is relatively easy to obtain in any condition including choice uncirculated.