1843 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $5 1839-1908

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 8213

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 21.65 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 611,205

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,300 • MS65 • 09-08-2009 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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1843 $5

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1843 $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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.
All Grades	350	R-6.3	83 / 112 TIE	120 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	89 / 112 TIE	120 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 112	1 / 218

Survival Estimate
All Grades	350
60 or Better	25
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-9.0
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	83 / 112 TIE
60 or Better	89 / 112 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 112

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	120 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	120 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 estimated grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 estimated grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 estimated grade

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

#5 MS63 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1843 is the second most common date of the 1840's after the 1847. it is readily available in the lower grades and uncirculated specimens are also relatively common. Gem quality pieces are quite rare, however.