PCGS AU55
PCGS AU53
- PCGS #:
- 8630
- Designer:
- Christian Gobrecht
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 26.80 millimeters
- Weight:
- 16.70 grams
- Mintage:
- 7,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $28,200 • AU50 • 02-27-2014 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1859-S $10
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 45 |
| 60 or Better | |
| 65 or Better | |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-8.6 |
| 60 or Better | R-10.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.1 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 5 / 64 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 1 / 64 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 64 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 8 / 183 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 1 / 183 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 183 |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 AU58 estimated grade |
| #2 AU55 PCGS grade |
| #2 AU55 PCGS grade |
#4 AU53 PCGS grade
David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection |
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#4 AU53 PCGS grade
Heritage 6/2013:4805, $15,275 |
| #4 AU53 PCGS grade |
| #4 AU53 PCGS grade |
| #4 AU53 PCGS grade |
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#4 AU53 estimated grade
Heritage 2/2007:4740, $16,100 |
#10 AU50 PCGS grade
Heritage 3/2013:4303, $10,575 |
David Akers (1975/88):
Like the comparably rare 1858-S, the 1859-S is grossly underrated in light of its true rarity. In terms of both overall rarity and condition rarity, the 1859-S is as rare as the famous 1858 and 1859-O and thus ranks near the top of series in rarity according to frequency of appearance at auction and rarity according to average grade. I have seen relatively few specimens and most graded only VF, a few were EF but none were better.