1861 G$1 MS62 Certification #80514884, PCGS #7558

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Owner's Comments

1861 G$1 - Civil War Collection – Two types of dollar coins were minted in 1861; one was made of gold and is designated in numismatic terms as G$1 and the other of silver and known as the S$1. The gold dollar was minted at both the Philadelphia and Dahlonega GA mints. Production at the Dahlonega Mint was very limited as a result of the Civil War. The silver dollar was only produced at the Philadelphia mint. My example of the G$1 Philadelphia minted coin has been graded by PCGS as an MS62 gold piece. It is well struck and has high quality eye appeal for an MS62 coin with a minimum amount of nicks or other contact marks. The Philadelphia Mint produced 527,499 gold dollars in 1861 and the PCGS survival estimate is 2,000 coins. Graded/authenticated statistics are: PCGS 1,185 and NGC 1,440 (April 5, 2016).

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This is one of the few Type III gold dollars that could accurately be termed "common" and even gem examples are readily available.

PCGS #

7558

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

1.70 grams

Mintage

527150

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

564

Pop Lower

648

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	2000	R-4.6	43 / 49 TIE	68 / 81 TIE
All Grades	1500	R-4.8	41 / 49 TIE	66 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	75	R-8.2	27 / 49 TIE	40 / 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	2000
All Grades	1500
60 or Better	75

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-4.6
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-8.2

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 / 49 TIE
All Grades	41 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 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	68 / 81 TIE
All Grades	66 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Donald Kutz - Duckor Family Collection of Gold Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4261, $32,900
2	MS67 PCGS grade	"Longfellow" collection - Heritage 2/2010:1420 - Simpson Collection
2	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2012:5495, $7,638
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Donald Kutz - Duckor Family Collection of Gold Dollars - Heritage 8/2015:4261, $32,900

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

"Longfellow" collection - Heritage 2/2010:1420 - Simpson Collection

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2012:5495, $7,638

#5 MS66 PCGS grade