PCGS MS64
PCGS MS64
- PCGS #:
- 8995
- Designer:
- James Barton Longacre
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 34.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 33.40 grams
- Mintage:
- 727,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $60,000 • MS64 • 03-02-2025 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1881-S $20
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 8,812 |
| 60 or Better | 537 |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-3.2 |
| 60 or Better | R-5.9 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 36 / 73 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 25 / 73 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 73 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 109 / 148 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 87 / 148 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 148 |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS65 estimated grade |
#2 MS64 PCGS grade
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#2 MS64 PCGS grade
Saddle Ridge Hoard |
| #2 MS64 PCGS grade |
#5 MS63+ PCGS grade
Saddle Ridge Hoard |
| #5 MS63+ PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
| #7 MS63 PCGS grade |
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1881-S is a scarce and underrated date, slightly more rare than the 1880-S but not quite as difficult to obtain in Unc. Uncs are known but only a very few of them could reasonably be called choice or gem.
Ron Guth:
The Saddle Ridge Hoard of gold coins, discovered in northern California in 2013, contained thirty-eight 1881-S $20s, all of which were considered gradeable. This group included nine Mint State examples, the best of which was a PCGS MS64 that tied previously existing examples for "Second Finest Known" honors.