1897 $5 MS64 Certification #50703732, PCGS #8394

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1897 is one of the common dates of the series and is readily available in any condition short of superb. (All U.S. gold coins, even the most common dates, are rare in superb, nearly perfect condition.)

PCGS #

8394

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

867800

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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4057

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	5000	R-4.0	85 / 106 TIE	197 / 218 TIE
All Grades	2000	R-4.6	79 / 106 TIE	180 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	39 / 106 TIE	56 / 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	5000
All Grades	2000
60 or Better	15

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-4.0
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-9.3

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	85 / 106 TIE
All Grades	79 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	39 / 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	197 / 218 TIE
All Grades	180 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	56 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2010:5379, $13,800
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2010:5379, $13,800

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65+ PCGS grade