1892-S $20 AU58 Certification #49834695, PCGS #9021

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1892-S is virtually identical with respect to both population rarity and condition rarity to the 1893-S. It is also very similar to the 1885-S, 1888-S, 1901-S and 1905-S except that it is more common than any of them in Unc. The 1892-S is more rare than the 1891-S as well as any of the S-Mint Double Eagles from 1894-1907 except the 1901-S and 1905-S. Average quality uncs are not difficult to find. Gems are very scarce but I have seen a number of them as well as a few truly superb quality specimens.

Ron Guth

The Saddle Ridge Hoard of gold coins, discovered in northern California in 2013, contained 178 1892-S Double Eagles, including several pieces that exceeded the quality of anything known previously. Among these are three PCGS MS65+s that now rank as the Finest Known of the date.

PCGS #

9021

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

930150

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

4563

Pop Lower

230

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	31775	R-2.6	54 / 73 TIE	129 / 148 TIE
All Grades	4500	R-4.1	47 / 73	117 / 148
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	1 / 73 TIE	2 / 148 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	31775
All Grades	4500
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-2.6
All Grades	R-4.1
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	54 / 73 TIE
All Grades	47 / 73
60 or Better	1 / 73 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	129 / 148 TIE
All Grades	117 / 148
60 or Better	2 / 148 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Saddle Ridge Hoard
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Saddle Ridge Hoard
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Saddle Ridge Hoard
1	MS65 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Saddle Ridge Hoard

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Saddle Ridge Hoard

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Saddle Ridge Hoard

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade