1871 $5 AU58+ Certification #41789730, PCGS #8322

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The grade distribution of the 1871 $5 looks markedly different than when David Akers wrote about this date decades ago. He knew of only two AU examples (presumably the finest known to him), but today we know of at least five Mint State examples and well over a dozen AU's. Part of the increase in the number of high-grade examples can be explained by the appearance of a new pieces in the marketplace, but it can also be attributed to the careful compilation of population data over the years for a date which normally wouldn't have meant much to Mr. Akers (unlike the rare dates and condition-rarities where he excelled). Unfortunately, there are still no beauiful 1871 Half Eagles -- the best ones known to us are somewhat baggy MS61's.

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1871 is similar in overall rarity to the 1869 and 1870 and a little more rare than the 1866, 1867, and 1868. most known specimens grade in the VF to EF range and I know of only two that reach the AU level.

PCGS #

8322

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

3200

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	75	R-8.2	10 / 106 TIE	34 / 218 TIE
All Grades	4	R-9.8	14 / 106 TIE	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 106	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	75
All Grades	4
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-8.2
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	10 / 106 TIE
All Grades	14 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 106

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	34 / 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	Heritage 9/2013:6781, $15,275 - Heritage 6/2016:4803, $15,275
1	MS61 PCGS grade	Summer97 Collection
1	MS61 PCGS grade
1	MS61 PCGS grade
5	MS60 PCGS grade

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2013:6781, $15,275 - Heritage 6/2016:4803, $15,275

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

Summer97 Collection

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

#5 MS60 PCGS grade