1804 $5 Small 8 MS62 Certification #84675564, PCGS #8085

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

As a date, the 1804 is no more scarce than any of the other 1800-1807 Heraldic Eagle Half Eagles. However, when broken into the two major varieties , each is somewhat more scarce than the other Half Eagles of this period with the exception of the 1806 Pointed 6. The 1804 Small 8 is obtainable in all grades and gems are encountered with some regularity. One major subvariety has the 4 in the date distinctly repunched. It is prominent enough that most cataloguers call attention to it but, although it is more rare than the normal Small 8 variety, it does not command a premium price.

PCGS #

8085

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

30475

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

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139

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	225	R-6.7	12 / 18	16 / 23
All Grades	100	R-8.0	10 / 18	13 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	7 / 18 TIE	7 / 23 TIE

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	225
All Grades	100
60 or Better	5

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-6.7
All Grades	R-8.0
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	12 / 18
All Grades	10 / 18
60 or Better	7 / 18 TIE

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	16 / 23
All Grades	13 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 23 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Philip G. Straus Collection - Stack's 5/1959:2400 - David Akers “Auction '90” 8/1990:1880 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS63+ PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Philip G. Straus Collection - Stack's 5/1959:2400 - David Akers “Auction '90” 8/1990:1880 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#5 MS63+ PCGS grade