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.
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
3
AU55 PCGS grade
6
AU53 PCGS grade
6
AU53 estimated grade
6
AU53 estimated grade
6
AU53 estimated grade
6
AU53 estimated grade
#1 MS62 PCGS grade
#2 MS60 PCGS grade
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#3 AU55 PCGS grade
#6 AU53 PCGS grade
#6 AU53 estimated grade
#6 AU53 estimated grade
#6 AU53 estimated grade
#6 AU53 estimated grade
David Akers (1975/88):
As one would suspect from the low mintage, the 1869 is very rare in any condition, roughly comparable to the 1864, 1865 and 1867 and marginally less rare than the 1863. It is more difficult to obtain than either the 1866 or 1868. The typical 1869 is VF-EF with a prooflike surface. The uncirculated Gilhousen piece, now in the Harry Bass Collection, is by far the best I have seen.
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