1867 $20 MS61 Certification #45944708, PCGS #8951

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Though the 1867 $20 is available by the hundreds in Mint State, it rarely comes as nice as Akers suggested years ago. He wrote that a number of "choice or gem quality" examples existed, but they simply have not shown up yet -- certainly not at auction or in the population reports at PCGS or NGC. In fact, the best certified examples are a few pieces of MS63 quality. Thus, this date should now be considered under-rated in top condition.

David Akers (1975/88)

Several substantial quantities of mint state 1867 Double Eagles were discovered in Europe in the 1960's and so the 1867 is relatively common in Unc. and is certainly one of the dates prior to 1873 most likely to be available in choice condition. These mint state "hoard" coins are characterized by attractive color (pink, green and copper) and excellent lustre. As many as several hundred uncs exist and although most are the typical bagmarked 60 quality, a number of them are choice or gem quality.

PCGS #

8951

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

251015

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

310

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	3212	R-4.3	14 / 31 TIE	72 / 148 TIE
All Grades	312	R-6.3	22 / 31 TIE	78 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 31	1 / 148

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	3212
All Grades	312
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-4.3
All Grades	R-6.3
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	14 / 31 TIE
All Grades	22 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 31

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	72 / 148 TIE
All Grades	78 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 estimated grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3377, $258,500
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2014:4917, $28,200
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2006:2163, $28,463 - Heritage 8/2006:5643, $34,500
4	MS62+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13229, $13,512.50
4	MS62+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3377, $258,500

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2014:4917, $28,200

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2006:2163, $28,463 - Heritage 8/2006:5643, $34,500

#4 MS62+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 4/2016:13229, $13,512.50

#4 MS62+ PCGS grade