1871-S $20 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS63

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PCGS MS63

PCGS MS62+

PCGS #:: 8962

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 928,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $180,000 • MS64 • 08-22-2021 • 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	3,657	R-4.2	18 / 31 TIE	80 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	67	R-8.3	15 / 31 TIE	57 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 31	1 / 148

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,657
60 or Better	67
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-8.3
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	18 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 31

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	80 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 estimated grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 estimated grade

#4 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88):

In terms of overall rarity, the 1871-S is very similar to the 1869-S, 1870-S, 1872-S and 1873-S among others. As is the case with most Double Eagles of this era, the majority of 1871-S twenties are in EF or lower grade. A strictly graded AU is very scarce and mint state specimens are decidedly rare. I have seen a very small number of average quality (Unc-60) examples of this date as well as two or three choice specimens. I don't recall ever seeing a true gem (Unc-65 or better) but it is certainly possible that one exists in a collection somewhere.