1871-S $5 VF35 Certification #21797482, PCGS #8324

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

25,000 minted.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This date is similar in rarity to the 1868-S and 1869-S but is a little less rare, all grades considered, than the 1866-S Motto, 1867-S or 1870-S. In high grade, however, it is just as rare as any of the others and almost always is available only in EF or lower condition. There is a very rare variety with a boldly repunched date. Although the 1871-S is usually well struck, the tiny mintmark is always weak as a result of being weakly punched into the die.

PCGS #

8324

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

25000

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	125	R-7.7	27 / 106 TIE	68 / 218 TIE
All Grades	4	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	125
All Grades	4
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-7.7
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	27 / 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	68 / 218 TIE
All Grades	31 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63+ PCGS grade	Donald E. Bently Collection - Heritage 3/2014:30328 $25,850 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13222, $35,250
2	MS61 PCGS grade	Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:526, $2,420 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1177, $9,775
2	MS61 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade
4	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS63+ PCGS grade

Donald E. Bently Collection - Heritage 3/2014:30328 $25,850 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:13222, $35,250

#2 MS61 PCGS grade

Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:526, $2,420 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:1177, $9,775

#2 MS61 PCGS grade

#4 AU58 PCGS grade