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.
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
2
AU58 PCGS grade
2
AU58 estimated grade
2
AU58 estimated grade
2
AU58 estimated grade
2
AU58 estimated grade
2
AU58 estimated grade
8
AU55 PCGS grade
8
AU55 PCGS grade
8
AU55 PCGS grade
#1 MS62 PCGS grade
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
#2 AU58 PCGS grade
#2 AU58 estimated grade
#2 AU58 estimated grade
#2 AU58 estimated grade
#2 AU58 estimated grade
#2 AU58 estimated grade
#8 AU55 PCGS grade
#8 AU55 PCGS grade
#8 AU55 PCGS grade
David Akers (1975/88):
Like the 1845, the 1846 is a grossly underrated date in this most underrated U.S. coin series. It is not easy to locate an 1846 Eagle in any condition and almost all of the relatively few known specimens are only VF or EF. No uncirculated specimen has ever been auctioned and I have never seen one in that grade. In fact, I have only seen one that I graded AU. In my opinion, few other U.S. coins are as underrated and underappreciated for their true rarity as this one and most of those are also Liberty Head Eagles.
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