1909 $5 MS64 Certification #47947333, PCGS #8513

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1909 is clearly not one of the major rarities of the series but it is certainly very difficult to locate in MS-64 or higher grade. Below that level specimens can be located with relatively little searching. Thrue gems are very rare, maybe two dozen existing in all, and superb quality examples (better than MS-65) are exceptionally rare and, for all practical purposes, unobtainable. They do exist, however.

The 1909 is usually well struck with good to very good lustre. Most specimens are of the "soft" frosty surface type, but some satiny examples do exist that are remarkably similar to the Proofs in general appearance. Color on this issue is wide ranging. There are beautiful greenish orange specimens (always the "soft" frosty type) and bright yellow gold ones (usually, but not always, the satiny type).

PCGS #

8513

Designer

Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.60 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

627060

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

225

Pop Lower

10821

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	18333	R-2.8	16 / 24 TIE	16 / 24 TIE
All Grades	11500	R-2.9	17 / 24 TIE	17 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	208	R-6.9	22 / 24	22 / 24

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	18333
All Grades	11500
60 or Better	208

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-2.8
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-6.9

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	16 / 24 TIE
All Grades	17 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 24

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	16 / 24 TIE
All Grades	17 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	22 / 24

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2008:2456, $37,375 - Kennedy Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5597, $35,250
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Superior 1/2004:907, $18,400 - Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 1/2011:5136, $24,150 - Heritage 12/2011:4623, $23,000 - Leon Hendrickson Collection - Heritage 12/2015:3343, $12,925
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2006:1319, $51,750 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2009:1471, $32,200 - Heritage 3/2010:2372, $26,450 - Heritage 8/2010:3520, $25,300
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2008:2456, $37,375 - Kennedy Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5597, $35,250

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Superior 1/2004:907, $18,400 - Jim O'Neal Collection - Heritage 1/2011:5136, $24,150 - Heritage 12/2011:4623, $23,000 - Leon Hendrickson Collection - Heritage 12/2015:3343, $12,925

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2006:1319, $51,750 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2009:1471, $32,200 - Heritage 3/2010:2372, $26,450 - Heritage 8/2010:3520, $25,300

#2 MS66 PCGS grade