1795 $5 Large Eagle MS62+ Certification #10007419, PCGS #8075

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC - Clarke E. Gilhousen Collection, Part I - Superior 2/1973:329 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part III - Bowers and Merena 5/2000:289 (as PCGS MS61), $69,000

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This is only the third rarest date of this type, but it is unquestionably the most popular and in great demand. Since there are 16 stars on the reverse and the 16th state (Tennessee) was not admitted to the Union until June 1, 1796, it is evident that the 1795 Heraldic Eagle was not struck until at least 1797 and possibly even later. Its exact mintage figure is therefore unknown and is included in the figures for 1797 or 1798, most likely the latter.

Very rare and popular in any condition, this coin is probably a high R-5 with approximately 35-40 specimens known. Most are quite well preserved, EF or better, and a few fairly choice uncs exist.

PCGS #

8075

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

500

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	55	R-8.4	5 / 18 TIE	8 / 23 TIE
All Grades	30	R-8.9	7 / 18	10 / 23
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 18 TIE	1 / 23 TIE

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.
65 or Better	55
All Grades	30
60 or Better	1

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.
65 or Better	R-8.4
All Grades	R-8.9
60 or Better	R-10.0

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.
65 or Better	5 / 18 TIE
All Grades	7 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18 TIE

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.
65 or Better	8 / 23 TIE
All Grades	10 / 23
60 or Better	1 / 23 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	William Gustav Baldenhofer Collection - Stack's 11/1955:1195 - Kevin Lipton and Anthony Terranova - Paul Nugget, sold privately in 5/2001 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2075, $282,000
1	MS64 PCGS grade	George H. Hall Collection - Stack’s 5/1945:1866 - James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack’s 10/1994:1032, $104,500 - Bowers & Merena 1/2003:647, $241,500
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS62+ PCGS grade	William H. Woodin - Waldo C. Newcomer Collection - B. Max Mehl - Col. E.H.R. Green - King Farouk of Egypt - Sotheby's "Palace Collection" 2/1954:226 - Stack’s 1/2002:1800, $89,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:1010, $143,7500 - Heritage 1/2012:4839, $149,500

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

William Gustav Baldenhofer Collection - Stack's 11/1955:1195 - Kevin Lipton and Anthony Terranova - Paul Nugget, sold privately in 5/2001 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2075, $282,000

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

George H. Hall Collection - Stack’s 5/1945:1866 - James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack’s 10/1994:1032, $104,500 - Bowers & Merena 1/2003:647, $241,500

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#5 MS62+ PCGS grade

William H. Woodin - Waldo C. Newcomer Collection - B. Max Mehl - Col. E.H.R. Green - King Farouk of Egypt - Sotheby's "Palace Collection" 2/1954:226 - Stack’s 1/2002:1800, $89,700 - American Numismatic Rarities 6/2005:1010, $143,7500 - Heritage 1/2012:4839, $149,500