1889 $5 MS62 Certification #43051027, PCGS #8374

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1889 is very scarce in all grades but it is not as rare as the low mintage might lead one to believe. Most known specimens have proof-like or partially proof-like surfaces and are fairly high grade, EF or AU being typical. Strictly uncirculated examples are occasionally available but choice or gem quality pieces are very rare.

PCGS #

8374

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

7520

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

164

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	400	R-6.2	38 / 106 TIE	123 / 218 TIE
All Grades	40	R-8.7	35 / 106 TIE	131 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	7 / 106 TIE	18 / 218 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	400
All Grades	40
60 or Better	2

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-6.2
All Grades	R-8.7
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	38 / 106 TIE
All Grades	35 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 106 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	123 / 218 TIE
All Grades	131 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS63 PCGS grade