1869-S $10 AU58 Certification #45831239, PCGS #8656

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1869-S is very rare in any condition. Amazingly, there are three uncirculated specimens that I know of. Overall, the 1869-S is about the same rarity as the 1866-S Motto, 1868-S and the S-Mint issues from 1870 to 1874.

PCGS #

8656

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

6430

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	57	R-8.4	8 / 117 TIE	17 / 183 TIE
All Grades	2	R-9.9	12 / 117 TIE	20 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 117	1 / 183

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	57
All Grades	2
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-8.4
All Grades	R-9.9
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	8 / 117 TIE
All Grades	12 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 117

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	17 / 183 TIE
All Grades	20 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS61 PCGS grade
2	MS60 PCGS grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade
3	AU58 estimated grade

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

#2 MS60 PCGS grade

#3 AU58 PCGS grade

#3 AU58 estimated grade