1860-S G$1 AU55 Certification #35061311, PCGS #7557

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Owner's Comments

1860-S G $1 AU55 PCGS 35061311 New July 1! Type 3 Indian Princess, Low Mintage San Francisco Date, Fully Struck, Light Copper-Gold, Minimal Wear, LaSalle Collection. The 1860-S date has a tiny mintage of only 13,000 pieces and is scarce in all grades. GFRC is pleased to offer a PCGS AU55 example from the LaSalle Collection. This lovely example has been freshly graded and is housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Strike is fully executed with deeply impressed hair curls, bonnet details, and lower reverse wreath being completely formed. This Type 3 Indian Princess has light copper-gold coloring and is strictly original.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Despite the lower mintage, this date is not nearly as scarce as the 1859-S, particularly in the higher grades. Choice uncirculated examples, although scarce, are available from time to time and I have seen a fair number that would qualify as gems.

PCGS #

7557

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

1.70 grams

Mintage

13000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% 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	175	R-7.2	15 / 49 TIE	25 / 81 TIE
All Grades	20	R-9.1	11 / 49 TIE	22 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	3 / 49 TIE	4 / 81 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	175
All Grades	20
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-7.2
All Grades	R-9.1
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	15 / 49 TIE
All Grades	11 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 49 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	25 / 81 TIE
All Grades	22 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:532, $30,000 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2006:959, $21,850 - Vasquez Rocks Collection, sold privately in 2013 - Douglas Winter Numismatics, sold privately in late 2013 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4260, $31,725
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2013:6800, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4432, $9,928.75
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2016:5033, $8,518.75
2	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:532, $30,000 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2006:959, $21,850 - Vasquez Rocks Collection, sold privately in 2013 - Douglas Winter Numismatics, sold privately in late 2013 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2015:4260, $31,725

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2013:6800, $11,162.50 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4432, $9,928.75

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2016:5033, $8,518.75

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade