1864 $5 AU50 Certification #43083689, PCGS #8296

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Despite the similar mintage, this date is not quite as rare as the 1862, nor is it as rare as the 1863 or 1865. Nevertheless it is very rare in any grade and is seldom seen better than EF. I know of only two uncirculated examples, neither of which is particularly choice.

PCGS #

8296

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

4170

Metal

90% Gold, 10% 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	65	R-8.3	23 / 112 TIE	29 / 218 TIE
All Grades	3	R-9.8	18 / 112 TIE	31 / 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	65
All Grades	3
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-8.3
All Grades	R-9.8
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	23 / 112 TIE
All Grades	18 / 112 TIE
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	29 / 218 TIE
All Grades	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS61 PCGS grade	Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1148, $10,350
1	MS61 PCGS grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade
3	AU58 estimated grade	Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:529 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5349, $22,325
3	AU58 estimated grade

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1148, $10,350

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

#3 AU58 PCGS grade

#3 AU58 estimated grade

Edward Milas Collection - Stack's 5/1995:529 - New Orleans Collection - Heritage 4/2015:5349, $22,325

#3 AU58 estimated grade