1870 $20 AU58 Certification #45166158, PCGS #8957

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1870 is very similar in overall rarity to the 1855-1858 P-Mint issues as well as the 1863, 1864 and 1869. Except for the 1863 and 1864, however, it is more rare than the others in strictly uncirculated condition. When available, this date is almost always only VF or EF and at the AU level, I consider the 1870 to be quite rare.

PCGS #

8957

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

155150

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

149

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	1181	R-4.9	8 / 31	40 / 148 TIE
All Grades	60	R-8.4	13 / 31 TIE	52 / 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	1181
All Grades	60
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-4.9
All Grades	R-8.4
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 / 31
All Grades	13 / 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	40 / 148 TIE
All Grades	52 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63+ PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2017:4324, $47,000
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Superior 11/2006:406, $40,250 - Heritage 1/2007:3718, $48,875
2	MS63 estimated grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS63+ PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2017:4324, $47,000

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Superior 11/2006:406, $40,250 - Heritage 1/2007:3718, $48,875

#2 MS63 estimated grade

#4 MS62 PCGS grade