PCGS MS67
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 8864
- Designer:
- Augustus Saint Gaudens
- Edge:
- Raised Stars
- Diameter:
- 26.80 millimeters
- Weight:
- 16.70 grams
- Mintage:
- 292,350
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $146,875 • MS66+ • 10-26-2017 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1909-S $10
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2,250 |
| 60 or Better | 450 |
| 65 or Better | 42 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-4.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-6.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.6 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 9 / 27 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 8 / 27 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 13 / 27 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 32 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 10 / 32 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 15 / 32 |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS67+ PCGS grade
Bentley Shores Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2013:4541, $64,625 - G&J Lott Collection |
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#2 MS67 PCGS grade
Kutasi Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3169, $63,250 - Jim O’Neal Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3510, $51,750 |
| #3 MS67 estimated grade |
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#4 MS66+ PCGS grade
Bentley Shores Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2013:4542, $55,812.50 - Crow River Collection |
#5 MS66 PCGS grade
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| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS66 estimated grade |
#10 MS65 PCGS grade
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David Akers (1975/88):
Most of the Uncirculated examples that are known of this issue come from a single hoard that was discovered in the late 1970s. The pieces from that group are generally well struck with above average lustre and attractive greenish gold and rose color. Other examples I have seen that were not from the hoard were similar in color, but I have also seen a few that were rich yellow gold as well as some others with a light coppery gold color. The surfaces are either very frosty with very little granularity, or slightly satiny. The Eliasberg coin had a widely double punched mintmark but I have not seen any others with this characteristic.
Most of the coins in the hoard of 50 to 60 pieces graded from MS-60 to 63. Only a very few even reached the MS-64 level and I do not believe any of then would grade a full MS-65 by today's standards. (Kruthoffer's was perhaps the best piece from the hoard and it may well meet the current standards for MS-65 but it is more likely a high end MS-64 today.) The three finest 1909-S eagles that I am aware of are the Eliasberg coin now owned by Dr. Thaine Price, the one currently owned by Robert Kruthoffer, Jr., and the Norweb specimen. All three pieces were reportedly obtained directly from the Mint, are entirely free of bagmarks and grade MS-65+ or higher. The handful of other gems around are not even close to these three pieces in overall quality.
Most of the coins in the hoard of 50 to 60 pieces graded from MS-60 to 63. Only a very few even reached the MS-64 level and I do not believe any of then would grade a full MS-65 by today's standards. (Kruthoffer's was perhaps the best piece from the hoard and it may well meet the current standards for MS-65 but it is more likely a high end MS-64 today.) The three finest 1909-S eagles that I am aware of are the Eliasberg coin now owned by Dr. Thaine Price, the one currently owned by Robert Kruthoffer, Jr., and the Norweb specimen. All three pieces were reportedly obtained directly from the Mint, are entirely free of bagmarks and grade MS-65+ or higher. The handful of other gems around are not even close to these three pieces in overall quality.