1878 $20 AU58 Certification #01496676, PCGS #8985

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Owner's Comments

CAC. OGH. Lovely crusty colorful original.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Despite its substantially higher mintage, the 1878 is essentially identical with respect to both overall rarity and condition rarity to the 1877. It is also very similar in overall rarity to the 1854 and 1860 although it is not quite as rare as either, especially the 1854, in full mint state. The 1878 is not deserving of "common date" status. Choice and gem uncirculated examples do exist but they are surprisingly rare.

PCGS #

8985

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

543625

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1442

Pop Lower

295

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	6575	R-3.6	34 / 73	104 / 148
All Grades	725	R-5.5	28 / 73	93 / 148
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	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	6575
All Grades	725
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-3.6
All Grades	R-5.5
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	34 / 73
All Grades	28 / 73
60 or Better	1 / 73

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	104 / 148
All Grades	93 / 148
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2010:4643, $23,000
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:501, $37,600
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2010:4643, $23,000

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 7/2017:501, $37,600

#1 MS64 PCGS grade