1911-S $20 MS65 Certification #05976015, PCGS #9159

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1911-S is very comparable in overall rarity and condition rarity to the 1910-S. Below the gem (MS-65) level it is a decidedly common issue, and literally thousands of Mint State examples exist. In 1983, a hoard of several thousand examples of this issue was uncovered in Central America and many were of relatively high quality. The hoard also contained a number of gems. I have seen just a few pieces better than MS-65, none of which had anything close to the "eye appeal" of the best examples of 1908-S, 1910-S or even 1909-S.

The 1911-S is nearly always very sharply struck and the surfaces are finely granular and frosty. (I don't recall ever seeing a satiny one like the usual 1910-S.) Lustre is generally only average at best and often below average for the series. In fact, one is not likely to find a 1911-S with the lustre of the average 1910-S. Color is almost always very good; a light to medium orange gold color is standard.

PCGS #

9159

Designer

Augustus Saint Gaudens

Edge

Lettered

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

775750

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

105

Pop Lower

5802

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	38333	R-2.6	33 / 49 TIE	36 / 54 TIE
All Grades	19000	R-2.8	32 / 49 TIE	34 / 54 TIE
60 or Better	1350	R-4.8	35 / 49	38 / 54

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	38333
All Grades	19000
60 or Better	1350

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-2.6
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-4.8

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	33 / 49 TIE
All Grades	32 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 49

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	36 / 54 TIE
All Grades	34 / 54 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 54

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Kutasi Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3275, $80,500
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	“Fox” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	“Fox” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade	Bella Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Kutasi Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3275, $80,500

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

“Fox” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

“Fox” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Bella Collection (PCGS Set Registry)