1902-S $5 MS69 Certification #-1653, PCGS #8406

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Owner's Comments

PCGS grade. Purchased by Louis Eliasberg when he acquired the John Clapp collection in 1942. Acquired by John Clapp's father, J.M. Clapp, directly from the San Francisco Mint in 1902. Purchased at the Bowers & Ruddy Oct '82 Eliasberg sale by Joel Gabrelow for $12,100. Note that Eliasberg also had a 1900-S $5 which PCGS subsequently graded MS69. Lot #605. Pedigreed 1/28/11.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1902-S is one of the most common dates of the series. Many choice and gem quality specimens are available.

PCGS #

8406

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

939000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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3773

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	6000	R-3.8	91 / 106 TIE	203 / 218 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	84 / 106 TIE	185 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	58 / 106 TIE	75 / 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	6000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	150

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-3.8
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-7.5

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	91 / 106 TIE
All Grades	84 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	58 / 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	203 / 218 TIE
All Grades	185 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	75 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS69 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 estimated grade

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 estimated grade