1857 $5 AU50 Certification #50876483, PCGS #8271

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1857 is a very scarce coin in all any condition and it is less often seen than some of the more popular mint marked coins of the 1840's and 1850's. Although strictly uncirculated coins are occasionally available they are rare and gem quality coins are extremely rare.

PCGS #

8271

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

98188

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

228

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	275	R-6.5	71 / 112 TIE	107 / 218 TIE
All Grades	30	R-8.9	93 / 112	126 / 218
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	275
All Grades	30
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-6.5
All Grades	R-8.9
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	71 / 112 TIE
All Grades	93 / 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	107 / 218 TIE
All Grades	126 / 218
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Summer97 Collection
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 9/2009:3393, $13,225
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 estimated grade	National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Summer97 Collection

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 9/2009:3393, $13,225

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 estimated grade

National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution