1874 $5 MS60 Certification #36774771, PCGS #8333

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1874 is very rare in all grades and most known specimens are in the VF to EF range. However, I have seen several AU examples and one proof-like uncirculated piece. I don't know whether the latter coin was the specimen in the World's Greatest Collection (1946 auction) but if not, there may be two uncs known. As a date the 1874 is approximately the same rarity as the 1869-1871 Philadelphia Mint Coins and slightly more rare than the 1866-1868 coins and the lower mintage 1872.

PCGS #

8333

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

3488

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	80	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	80
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	MS64 PCGS grade	David Akers “Auction ‘89” 7/1989:1393, $22,000
2	MS63 PCGS grade	N.K.S., sold privately on 9/27/1971 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part II - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1194, $20,125 - Heritage 11/2006:2229, $20,700
3	MS62 PCGS grade
3	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS61 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers “Auction ‘89” 7/1989:1393, $22,000

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

N.K.S., sold privately on 9/27/1971 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part II - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1194, $20,125 - Heritage 11/2006:2229, $20,700

#3 MS62 PCGS grade

#5 MS61 PCGS grade