1878-S $10 MS61 Certification #46001433, PCGS #8682

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1878-S $10 gold piece is a moderately scarce date in circulated grades and an extreme condition-rarity in Mint State. Were this any other series, the mintage of 26,100 would be monstrously low, but this is a denomination and a type that was produced in very low mintages in many years, hence the 1878-S is priced as a type coin in low grades. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census for this date includes a cluster of AU58's, one (maybe two) low-end Mint State examples, and a single PCGS MS64. This date comes well-struck, often with good luster, but invariably with a bit too much wear and too many scuff marks and abrasions.

PCGS #

8682

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

26100

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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183

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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	375	R-6.2	45 / 117 TIE	103 / 183 TIE
All Grades	2	R-9.9	12 / 117 TIE	20 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 117	1 / 183

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	375
All Grades	2
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-6.2
All Grades	R-9.9
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	45 / 117 TIE
All Grades	12 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 117

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	103 / 183 TIE
All Grades	20 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2004:13996, $30,415
2	MS63 estimated grade
3	MS60 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3470, not sold
4	AU58 PCGS grade	David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection
4	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2004:13996, $30,415

#2 MS63 estimated grade

#3 MS60 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3470, not sold

#4 AU58 PCGS grade

David Hall Collection - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#4 AU58 PCGS grade