1856 $5 MS63 Certification #25676104, PCGS #8266

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This date is not as rare as the 1851, 1853, 1854 or 1855 but it is definitely more rare than the 1843, 1847, 1852 or 1861. Uncirculated specimens are known, but they are very rare and VF or EF are the grades one is most likely to encounter.

PCGS #

8266

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

197990

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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524

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	400	R-6.2	86 / 112 TIE	123 / 218 TIE
All Grades	35	R-8.8	94 / 112 TIE	127 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	12 / 112 TIE	18 / 218 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	400
All Grades	35
60 or Better	2

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-6.2
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	86 / 112 TIE
All Grades	94 / 112 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 112 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	123 / 218 TIE
All Grades	127 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	David Akers “Auction ‘90” 8/1990:1901, $88,000 - Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:500 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5343, $54,050
2	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 estimated grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

David Akers “Auction ‘90” 8/1990:1901, $88,000 - Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:500 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5343, $54,050

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 estimated grade