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.
Pearl E. Pemberton Collection - Heritage 11/2007:61493, $97,750
1
MS67 PCGS grade
5
MS66+ PCGS grade
Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3383, $63,250 - High Desert Collection
5
MS66+ PCGS grade
5
MS66+ PCGS grade
8
MS66 PCGS grade
"Longfellow" Collection - Heritage 2/2010:1397 - Dr. Steven Duckor
8
MS66 PCGS grade
8
MS66 PCGS grade
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Bob R. Simpson Collection
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Stack's 10/2008:1114, $126,500
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Pearl E. Pemberton Collection - Heritage 11/2007:61493, $97,750
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
#5 MS66+ PCGS grade
Bob R. Simpson Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3383, $63,250 - High Desert Collection
#5 MS66+ PCGS grade
#5 MS66+ PCGS grade
#8 MS66 PCGS grade
"Longfellow" Collection - Heritage 2/2010:1397 - Dr. Steven Duckor
#8 MS66 PCGS grade
#8 MS66 PCGS grade
David Akers (1975/88):
Virtually identical in rarity to the Type II and actually the second most common of all gold dollars from the standpoint of total number of appearances in our 192 auction catalogue survey. Despite their high price, choice uncirculated specimens are readily available. Almost all of them have a very weak 8 in the date, as well as weakness in LL of DOLLAR. Even several proofs that I have seen of this date exhibited this weakness.
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