1837 $5 MS61 Certification #82926035, PCGS #8175

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1837 is really a very scarce and underrated date. It is more rare in all grades than the 1834 Plain 4, 1835, 1836, or 1838 and is much rarer in choice condition than any of those four dates. In AU and Unc, it has actually appeared at auction less often than the 1838-D, although, in my experience, the 1838-D is more rare in those grades.

PCGS #

8175

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

22.50 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

207121

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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313

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	350	R-6.3	4 / 8	4 / 8
All Grades	65	R-8.3	4 / 8	4 / 8
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	3 / 8	3 / 8

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	350
All Grades	65
60 or Better	5

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-6.3
All Grades	R-8.3
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	4 / 8
All Grades	4 / 8
60 or Better	3 / 8

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	4 / 8
All Grades	4 / 8
60 or Better	3 / 8

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	RARCOA “Auction ’85” 7/1985:438 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:860, $97,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4054, $235,000
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2010:2253, $100,625
3	MS65 estimated grade
5	MS64+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

RARCOA “Auction ’85” 7/1985:438 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:860, $97,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2016:4054, $235,000

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2010:2253, $100,625

#3 MS65 estimated grade

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade