1862-S $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $2 1/2 1840-1907

PCGS MS63+

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PCGS MS61

PCGS #:: 7798

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 8,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $43,700 • MS63 • 02-01-2012 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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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	80	R-8.2	19 / 147 TIE	19 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	5 / 147 TIE	5 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 147	1 / 147

Survival Estimate
All Grades	80
60 or Better	3
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.8
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 147

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 147

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Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS63+ PCGS grade
2	MS62 PCGS grade
3	MS61 PCGS grade
3	MS61 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS63+ PCGS grade

#2 MS62 PCGS grade

#3 MS61 PCGS grade

#5 AU58 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Very rare in all grades and extremely underrated. This date is seldom available in any condition and its 24 appearances in 226 auctions places it tenth in the entire series according to rarity by number of appearances. I have seen only two mint state examples and a handful of others above EF. The remainder of the relatively few that I have seen over the years have been well worn. Without a doubt, the 1862-S is one of the major "sleepers" in the entire quarter eagle series, and any specimen grading EF or better should be considered highly desirable.