1877 $20 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS63+

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PCGS MS63+

PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 8982

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 397,650

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $27,600 • MS64 • 05-28-2006 • Superior Galleries

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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	4,575	R-4.0	28 / 73	90 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	625	R-5.7	26 / 73 TIE	89 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	1 / 148

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,575
60 or Better	625
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-5.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	28 / 73
60 or Better	26 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 73

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	90 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	89 / 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
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS63+ PCGS grade

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): This date is a scarce one, certainly head and shoulders above the so-called "common dates" of the series. Overall, the 1877 is similar in rarity to the 1854, 1860 and 1878 among others and it is more rare than the 1867 and 1876, especially in strictly uncirculated condition. Also, in my experience, I have seen more Unc. 1872 twenties than I have 1977's although the 1872 had fewer auction appearances in my survey. The 1877, as scarce as it is, is not as difficult to obtain as the 1874 or 1875. When available, this date is usually in EF or AU condition. Average quality uncs are very scarce and choice mint state pieces are rare. In gem condition, the 1877 is very rare and I have seen only a couple at that level.