1800 $1 AMERICAI MS63 Certification #-34951, PCGS #6892

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Owner's Comments

PCGS grade. Ex. Friedman; Numismatic Gallery 1949 ANA Sale Sold by David Akers Numismatics May '98 Price realized $46750. Pedigreed 7/3/07.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1800 "AMERICAI" variety features a die flaw that mimics the letter "I" immediately following the word AMERICA on the reverse. The flaw is not an actual letter "I", which would have been the engraver's error; rather, it is simply a flaw that looks like an I, in perhaps the most fortuitous position possible. This is considered a major variety in the Bust Dollar series, as it is visible to the naked eye. Two varieties (BB-191 and BB-192) comprise the entirety of this variety. As expected, both varieties share the AMERICAI reverse, but were struck from different obverses.

The PCGS Condition Census for this major variety features coins ranging in condition from AU-55 to MS-63, thus collectors have several high-grade options from which to choose. The finest examples certified by PCGS (as of March 2012) are a pair of MS-63s.

PCGS #

6892

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Lettered: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT

Diameter

40.00 millimeters

Weight

27.00 grams

Mintage

220920

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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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	450	R-6.1	16 / 29 TIE	17 / 39 TIE
All Grades	6	R-9.7	11 / 29 TIE	15 / 39 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 29	1 / 39

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	450
All Grades	6
60 or Better	0

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-6.1
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	16 / 29 TIE
All Grades	11 / 29 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 29

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	17 / 39 TIE
All Grades	15 / 39 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 39

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 estimated grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33510, $223,250
2	MS63 PCGS grade	John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 5/1998:1669, $46,750
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Dime Box Silver Collection
2	MS63 estimated grade	Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection - Stack's 1/1984:228, $9,900
5	MS62+ PCGS grade

#1 MS64 estimated grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33510, $223,250

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

John Jay Pittman Collection - David Akers 5/1998:1669, $46,750

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Dime Box Silver Collection

#2 MS63 estimated grade

Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection - Stack's 1/1984:228, $9,900

#5 MS62+ PCGS grade