1866 $5 Motto AU58+ Certification #40659895, PCGS #8311

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This is the first year of the new type with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST added to the reverse above the eagle. The 1866 is very rare in any condition and VF and EF are the most commonly encountered grades. I know of several AU pieces and one blazing gem uncirculated piece.

PCGS #

8311

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

6700

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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PCGS Population

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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	65	R-8.3	7 / 106 TIE	29 / 218 TIE
All Grades	3	R-9.8	14 / 106 TIE	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 106	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	65
All Grades	3
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-8.3
All Grades	R-9.8
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	7 / 106 TIE
All Grades	14 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 106

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	29 / 218 TIE
All Grades	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade
1	MS62 estimated grade
3	MS61 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade
4	AU58 estimated grade

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 estimated grade

#3 MS61 PCGS grade

#4 AU58 PCGS grade

#4 AU58 estimated grade