1881-S $10 VF35 Certification #51111711, PCGS #8694

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1881-S Gold Eagle is common up to about MS62 condition. In MS63 it begins to be scarce. Overall, it is an underrated issue in grades of MS63 or higher, as there are very few examples known above the MS63 grade.

PCGS #

8694

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

970000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

2348

Pop Lower

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	3250	R-4.3	97 / 117 TIE	163 / 183 TIE
All Grades	2550	R-4.4	82 / 117	135 / 183
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 117	1 / 183

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	3250
All Grades	2550
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-4.3
All Grades	R-4.4
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	97 / 117 TIE
All Grades	82 / 117
60 or Better	1 / 117

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	163 / 183 TIE
All Grades	135 / 183
60 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63+ PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS63+ PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection

#2 MS63 PCGS grade