1856 1C Slanted 5, RB PR65+ RB Certification #84024837, PCGS #1998

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Breen wrote about the 1856 Slanted 5 Large Cent Proofs as "...the least rare large cent proofs; over 100 survive." However, the PCGS Population Report shows it as the second most common Large Cent Proof, after the 1857 Small Date. All known examples are of the Newcomb 5 variety which, coincidentally, happens to be a proof-only variety.

The majority of the certified examples are in fine condition, ranging from a low of PR63 to a high of PR66. Red-Brown examples make up the bulk of the surviving population, indicating a high degree of care in their preservation. Full Red Proofs are extremely rare. Finding examples that are free of carbon spots is difficult, but not impossible.

PCGS #

1998

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Plain

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

10.89 grams

Mintage

100

Metal

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	35	R-8.8	16 / 19	26 / 42
All Grades	35	R-8.8	16 / 19	26 / 42
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	12 / 19 TIE	16 / 42 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	35
All Grades	35
60 or Better	10

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-8.8
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-9.5

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 / 19
All Grades	16 / 19
60 or Better	12 / 19 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	26 / 42
All Grades	26 / 42
60 or Better	16 / 42 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66RB PCGS grade	Henry Chapman 4/1897:968 - Wells Collection - Bowers & Merena 7/1981:2783 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1266, $24,150
1	PR66RB PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:309, $31,725
1	PR66RB PCGS grade	Simpson Collection - Legend-Morphy 5/2014:173 (as part of a complete 1856 Proof Set)
1	PR66RB PCGS grade
5	PR65+RB PCGS grade

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

Henry Chapman 4/1897:968 - Wells Collection - Bowers & Merena 7/1981:2783 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, Part III - Goldbergs 9/2009:1266, $24,150

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:309, $31,725

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

Simpson Collection - Legend-Morphy 5/2014:173 (as part of a complete 1856 Proof Set)

#1 PR66RB PCGS grade

#5 PR65+RB PCGS grade