1905 $20 MS64+ Certification #44932932, PCGS #9047

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1905 is the rarest 20th Century Liberty Head Double Eagle. It is much rarer than the lower mintage 1902 or the 1906 and it is also more rare in all grades, including Unc., than the underrated 1901-S, 1902-S and 1905-S. In terms of overall rarity, the 1905 is similar to the 1888, 1889 and 1898 but it may well be more rare than any of those three dates in full mint state. I consider the 1905 to be very scarce in Unc-60 condition and rare in choice Unc. Only a few gems are reported (I have not personally seen one, though) and so the 1905 must be rated as very rare at the MS-65 level.

PCGS #

9047

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

58910

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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895

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	3125	R-4.3	25 / 73 TIE	72 / 148 TIE
All Grades	875	R-5.2	29 / 73 TIE	94 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 73	1 / 148

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	3125
All Grades	875
60 or Better	0

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-4.3
All Grades	R-5.2
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	25 / 73 TIE
All Grades	29 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 73

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	72 / 148 TIE
All Grades	94 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census Learn More

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1	MS64 PCGS grade
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