1857-S $5 AU55 Certification #36035010, PCGS #8275

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Like the 1856-S, the 1857-S comes with two different size mintmakrs, large as on the 1854-1855 coins and somewhat smaller and less open. From every standpoint of number of appearances at auction, the 1857-S is of approximately the same rarity as the 1855-S and 1856-S although it has appeared a few times more in uncirculated condition than either of the previous two. I have seen several uncirculated pieces and perhaps twice as many AU's, but the grade most likely to be seen is only VF or EF.

PCGS #

8275

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

87000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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109

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	135	R-7.6	43 / 112 TIE	71 / 218 TIE
All Grades	10	R-9.5	59 / 112 TIE	87 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 112	1 / 218

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	135
All Grades	10
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-7.6
All Grades	R-9.5
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	43 / 112 TIE
All Grades	59 / 112 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 112

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	71 / 218 TIE
All Grades	87 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS63 PCGS grade