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.
Heritage 4/28/2011:5427, $103,500 - David Hall Collection - Simpson Collection
2
AU58 PCGS grade
Heritage 10/2014:5017, $21,150
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
8
AU53 PCGS grade
8
AU53 PCGS grade
8
AU53 PCGS grade
#1 MS61 PCGS grade
Heritage 4/28/2011:5427, $103,500 - David Hall Collection - Simpson Collection
#2 AU58 PCGS grade
Heritage 10/2014:5017, $21,150
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#8 AU53 PCGS grade
#8 AU53 PCGS grade
#8 AU53 PCGS grade
David Akers (1975/88):
Although not as rare as its counterpart in the Half Eagle series, the 1862-S is still a very rare coin in all grades. It is similar in rarity to the 1858-S, 1859-S and 1863-S and is just a little less rare than the 1860-S. Known specimens are all well worn with VF being the typical available grade. A small number of EF specimens are known but they are very rare. To the best of my knowledge, the 1862-S is unknown in uncirculated condition; at least I have not seen or heard of one. From the standpoint of condition rarity, this date ranks in the top ten coins in the entire Eagle series.
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