1879 $3 MS63 Certification #-46229, PCGS #8001

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Estimated grade. Ex. Scott; Holden (1908) Sold by Bowers & Merena Oct '87 Price Realized $4840

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Despite its low mintage, the 1879 is actually one of the most common date in the entire series in choice condition. This is due to the fact that it was hoarded to some extent, by John Beck among others. Uncirculated specimens of this date generally have a beautiful, rich, reddish-gold color, and although fully frosty specimens are occasionally seen, the typical 1879 is either partially proof-like or has full proof-like surfaces.

PCGS #

8001

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.02 grams

Mintage

3000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

208

Pop Lower

248

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	2250	R-4.5	36 / 41 TIE	36 / 41 TIE
All Grades	650	R-5.7	36 / 41	36 / 41
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	28 / 41	28 / 41

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	2250
All Grades	650
60 or Better	50

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-4.5
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	36 / 41 TIE
All Grades	36 / 41
60 or Better	28 / 41

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	36 / 41 TIE
All Grades	36 / 41
60 or Better	28 / 41

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 10/2005:7537, $59,800
2	MS66+ PCGS grade	Great Lakes Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2015:3217, $19,975
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 10/2005:7537, $59,800

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

Great Lakes Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2015:3217, $19,975

#3 MS66 PCGS grade