1879 $2.50 PR64 Certification #-51701, PCGS #7905

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Estimated grade.

David Akers (1975/88)

Proofs are extremely rare and are less often seen than the more highly regarded proofs of 1863 or 1875.

PCGS #

7905

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.00 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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PCGS Population

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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	22	R-9.0	27 / 60 TIE	27 / 60 TIE
All Grades	21	R-9.0	27 / 60 TIE	27 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	21 / 60 TIE	21 / 60 TIE

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	22
All Grades	21
60 or Better	6

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-9.0
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	27 / 60 TIE
All Grades	27 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 60 TIE

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	27 / 60 TIE
All Grades	27 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 60 TIE

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
1	PR65 PCGS grade
3	PR64 PCGS grade
3	PR64 PCGS grade
3	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#3 PR64 PCGS grade