1795 $5 Small Eagle, S over D AU55 Certification #25676662, PCGS #88066

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Certain of the 1795 Half Eagles with the so-called Small Eagle reverse show the final S of STATES punched over a D. This is both a popular and a rare variety. Dannreuther estimates that only 8 to 12 examples exist. The variety is easily attriubuted because the overpunching is quite obvious (apparently, no attempt was made to efface the mistake). Additional attribution points include a long, curving line to the left of the first A in AMERICA, caused by a slip of the tool used by the engraver to create the denticled border. Similar, but smaller, slips appear above the second T and the E of STATES.

The finest example is a single Prooflike example with a PCGS estimated grade of MS64.

PCGS #

88066

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

8707

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	90	R-8.1	4 / 5	10 / 23
All Grades	5	R-9.7	3 / 5	4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 5	1 / 23

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.
65 or Better	90
All Grades	5
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-8.1
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	4 / 5
All Grades	3 / 5
60 or Better	1 / 5

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.
65 or Better	10 / 23
All Grades	4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 23

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 estimated grade	Heritage 1/2008:3135, unsold - The Wisconsin Gold Type Set Collection - Heritage 7/2009:1248, $345,000 - Heritage 1/2011:5076, $345,000 - Heritage 1/2013:5861, $330,175
2	MS63 PCGS grade
2	MS63 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 estimated grade

Heritage 1/2008:3135, unsold - The Wisconsin Gold Type Set Collection - Heritage 7/2009:1248, $345,000 - Heritage 1/2011:5076, $345,000 - Heritage 1/2013:5861, $330,175

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

#4 AU58 PCGS grade