Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 3,657 |
60 or Better | 67 |
65 or Better |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-4.2 |
60 or Better | R-8.3 |
65 or Better | R-10.1 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 18 / 31 TIE |
60 or Better | 15 / 31 TIE |
65 or Better | 1 / 31 |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 80 / 148 TIE |
60 or Better | 57 / 148 TIE |
65 or Better | 1 / 148 |
#1 MS64 PCGS grade |
#2 MS63 PCGS grade |
#2 MS63 estimated grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
#4 MS62 PCGS grade |
In terms of overall rarity, the 1871-S is very similar to the 1869-S, 1870-S, 1872-S and 1873-S among others. As is the case with most Double Eagles of this era, the majority of 1871-S twenties are in EF or lower grade. A strictly graded AU is very scarce and mint state specimens are decidedly rare. I have seen a very small number of average quality (Unc-60) examples of this date as well as two or three choice specimens. I don't recall ever seeing a true gem (Unc-65 or better) but it is certainly possible that one exists in a collection somewhere.