PCGS MS66+
PCGS MS66+
- PCGS #:
- 9166
- Designer:
- Augustus Saint Gaudens
- Edge:
- Lettered
- Diameter:
- 34.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 33.40 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,498,000
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $69,000 • MS66+ • 08-28-2022 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1914-S $20
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 118,333 |
| 60 or Better | 85,833 |
| 65 or Better | 8,000 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.9 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.1 |
| 65 or Better | R-3.4 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 42 / 49 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 42 / 49 |
| 65 or Better | 43 / 49 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 46 / 54 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 46 / 54 |
| 65 or Better | 47 / 54 |
Condition Census What Is This?
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The 1914-S is one of the most common of the early issues in Mint State, and literally thousands of examples are known. In grade up to and including MS-64, this issue is easy to locate. Even gems can be found with some regularity, and I have seen many such pieces. There are also some superb quality, in fact, nearly perfect examples, of the 1914-S known. Several hoards of more than a thousand pieces have been dispersed in the last 15 years.
The 1914-S is usually well struck and the surfaces of most specimens have a very fine granularity and a somewhat satiny texture. Lustre is nearly always very good to excellent. The color is rarely less than excellent and is often outstanding; most examples have a light to medium orange and greenish gold color. Top grade examples of this issue (and there are quite a few) can be exceptionally attractive.