1861 $10 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $10 1838-1907

PCGS MS64+

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PCGS MS63+

PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 8633

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 26.80 millimeters

Weight:: 16.70 grams

Mintage:: 113,164

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $50,600 • MS66 • 11-01-2000 • Bowers & Merena

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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	625	R-5.7	60 / 64 TIE	113 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	22	R-9.0	48 / 64 TIE	75 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 64 TIE	1 / 183 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	625
60 or Better	22
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-9.0
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	60 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 64 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 64 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	113 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	75 / 183 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 183 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2000:679, $50,600
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
3	MS63+ PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2013:5878 (as NGC MS63+ 3672419-001), $25,850 (plate-matched) - Numismatic Financial Corporation (as PCGS MS63+ 25377667) - Nevada Collection
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 estimated grade
7	MS62+ PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2006:3509, $9,315 - David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:250, $15,862.50
8	MS62 PCGS grade
8	MS62 PCGS grade
8	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/2000:679, $50,600

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

#3 MS63+ PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2013:5878 (as NGC MS63+ 3672419-001), $25,850 (plate-matched) - Numismatic Financial Corporation (as PCGS MS63+ 25377667) - Nevada Collection

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 estimated grade

#7 MS62+ PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2006:3509, $9,315 - David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:250, $15,862.50

#8 MS62 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

David Akers was correct in his observation that the 1861 is one of the most common of the No Motto Eagle dates, though he rated it more common than the 1855, which is incorrect. Based on population data, the most common dates among the No Motto Eagles are 1847, 1847-O, 1851-O, and then the 1861. In fact, the 1855 is much less common than the 1861.

Grading data shows over two dozen PCGS-certified Mint State examples, the vast majority of which are low-end MS61s. The two choice examples to which Akers referred appear to include an amazing PCGS MS66 (finest known from the Bass Collection) and a lovely PCGS MS64+ (the second finest known).

David Akers (1975/88): This is the commonest date of the No Motto type after 1855 but it is still a very scarce date, particularly in high grade. While VF and EF examples can be obtained, AU specimens are very difficult to locate and strictly uncirculated pieces are very rare. I have seen several mint state 1861 Eagles including two very choice ones but in terms of both overall rarity and condition rarity, this date is considerably more rare than a number of dates of this type.