1818 $5 AU50 Certification #14094655, PCGS #8119

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

In 1818, the head of Liberty was modified slightly and is of lower relief than on the issues from 1813-1815. In my experience, the difference in rarity between the so-called "normal dies" variety, the variety with STATESOF as one word, and the variety with 5D over 50 is minimal. At any rate, none of the three major varieties commands a premium price over the others. As a date, the 1818 is decidedly more rare than the 1813 but not quite as rare as the 1814/3 and 1820 Square Base 2. Choice uncirculated specimens are very rare.

PCGS #

8119

Designer

Robert Scot & John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

48588

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	67	R-8.3	17 / 22	28 / 42
All Grades	30	R-8.9	16 / 22	28 / 42
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 22 TIE	3 / 42 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	67
All Grades	30
60 or Better	2

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-8.3
All Grades	R-8.9
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	17 / 22
All Grades	16 / 22
60 or Better	3 / 22 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	28 / 42
All Grades	28 / 42
60 or Better	3 / 42 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Superior 2/1999:3184 - Benson Collection - Goldbergs 2/2001:4009 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers 2/2016:3150, $129,250
2	MS64 estimated grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade	Virginia Cabinet - Heritage 4/2015:5323, $47,000
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Superior 2/1999:3184 - Benson Collection - Goldbergs 2/2001:4009 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers 2/2016:3150, $129,250

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

Virginia Cabinet - Heritage 4/2015:5323, $47,000

#3 MS63 PCGS grade