1856-S G$1 AU55+ Certification #81497804, PCGS #7536

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Owner's Comments

CAC. Though not noted by PCGS, this is the S/S variety. As Doug Winter commented in August 2016, "The 1856-S gold dollar is a numismatically significant issue as it is the only Type Two gold dollar from the San Francisco mint as well as the final issue of this short-lived design. It is moderately scarce in the higher AU grades but few pieces so graded are choice and original. This lightly worn piece is lustrous and well-detailed with clean surfaces and pleasing pale green-gold color which changes to a deeper orange-gold hue at the borders. There are two interesting die cracks on the obverse which both terminate at the portrait."

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

As one would suspect from the mintage, this date is much more scarce than the 1855-O in all grades. Strictly uncirculated specimens are very rare, although I have seen at least three specimens that I would call gem quality (MS-65 or better). The 1856-S has one interesting variety that is worth mentioning. It is the so-called "Double S" variety with the first S punched high and to the right, and then only partially affaced. Although this variety has been enthusiastically acclaimed to be a "great rarity" by several prominent dealers, in my experience it is really no more rare than the Normal S variety, and I have seen as many specimens with the Double S as without it. (In fact, two of the aforementioned gem specimens of this date were the Double S variety.)

PCGS #

7536

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

1.70 grams

Mintage

24600

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

140

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	3 / 6	46 / 81 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	3 / 6	27 / 81
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 6	1 / 81

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	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	3 / 6
All Grades	3 / 6
60 or Better	1 / 6

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	46 / 81 TIE
All Grades	27 / 81
60 or Better	1 / 81

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	David Akers - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2005:127, $41,400 - Donald Kutz Collection - Heritage 1/2010:2088, $27,600 - Duckor Family Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4252, $44,650
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers - American Numismatic Rarities 7/2005:127, $41,400 - Donald Kutz Collection - Heritage 1/2010:2088, $27,600 - Duckor Family Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4252, $44,650

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade