1854 $5 N1 Certification #47695181, PCGS #8256

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This date is even more rare than the 1851 and 1853 (and far more rare than the 1843, 1847, 1852 or 1861) making its "common date" status in some price guides misleading to say the least. The 1854, when available at all, is almost always just VF or EF. Strictly uncirculated examples and even accurately graded AU's are very rare. Choice or gem quality mint state pieces are virtually non-existent.

PCGS #

8256

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

160675

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

376

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	325	R-6.3	83 / 112 TIE	120 / 218 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	97 / 112	131 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 112	1 / 218

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	325
All Grades	40
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-6.3
All Grades	R-8.7
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	83 / 112 TIE
All Grades	97 / 112
60 or Better	1 / 112

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	120 / 218 TIE
All Grades	131 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64+ PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2017:3973, $28,800
2	MS64 PCGS grade	“Summer97” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64+ PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2017:3973, $28,800

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

“Summer97” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS64 PCGS grade