1858 $5 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $5 1839-1908

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PCGS MS61

PCGS #:: 8276

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 21.65 millimeters

Weight:: 8.36 grams

Mintage:: 15,136

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $63,250 • MS66 • 01-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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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	100	R-8.0	34 / 112 TIE	51 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	11	R-9.5	59 / 112 TIE	87 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 112	1 / 218

Survival Estimate
All Grades	100
60 or Better	11
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	34 / 112 TIE
60 or Better	59 / 112 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 112

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	51 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	87 / 218 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 estimated grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 estimated grade
2	MS64 estimated grade
8	MS63 estimated grade
8	MS63 estimated grade
10	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 estimated grade

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#8 MS63 estimated grade

#10 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1858 is the first in a long run of very rare low mintage Philadelphia Mint Half Eagles. During the 20 year period from 1858 to 1877, only the 1861 and 1873 had mintages in exceess of 20,000 pieces. The 1858 is not often seen in any condition but when one is available, VF or EF is the likely grade. Strictly uncirculated specimens are known, including several gems, but they are very rare.