1903-S $20 MS64 Certification #36426509, PCGS #9044

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1903-S is more scarce as a date than the 1902-S but it is not nearly as difficult to obtain in uncirculated condition. Overall, the 1903-S is relatively common, comparable to such issues as the 1899-S, 1894-S, 1896-S and 1906-S. Average uncirculated specimens (MS-60 coins) are not too difficult to find but choice uncs are moderately scarce and gems are very scarce. Unlike the 1901-S and 1902-S, the 1903-S is seen more often in Unc. than in circulated condition. Unfortunately, however, not many of those uncs are choice or gem quality.

PCGS #

9044

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

954000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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6138

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	23250	R-2.7	48 / 73 TIE	123 / 148 TIE
All Grades	9000	R-3.2	57 / 73	128 / 148
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	25 / 73 TIE	36 / 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	23250
All Grades	9000
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-2.7
All Grades	R-3.2
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	48 / 73 TIE
All Grades	57 / 73
60 or Better	25 / 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	123 / 148 TIE
All Grades	128 / 148
60 or Better	36 / 148 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade