1893-S $5 MS63 Certification #25799911, PCGS #8386

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Owner's Comments

My first time attending a major coin show (Long Beach show) and I was in heaven. My girl friend surprised me and took me for my 35th birthday. I had a raw 1893 s gold half eagle plus a little cash to trade for this lovely graded MS63 example for the liberty half eagle mint set I'm slowly putting together. (so slow it's almost unbearable since I'm so picky as I learn more about this wonderful hobby).

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1893-S is a moderately scarce date in all grades, although it is not as difficult to obtain in choice condition as the 1892-S or the four S Mint coins immediately following (1894-1897). It should not be grouped with the common dates of the series since it is really quite scarce in strictly uncirculated condition, and very scarce in gem condition.

PCGS #

8386

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

224000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

105

Pop Lower

1127

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	2500	R-4.5	73 / 106 TIE	185 / 218 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	64 / 106 TIE	165 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	15 / 106 TIE	30 / 218 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	2500
All Grades	500
60 or Better	3

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-6.0
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	73 / 106 TIE
All Grades	64 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 106 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	185 / 218 TIE
All Grades	165 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS64+ PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS64+ PCGS grade

#5 MS64 PCGS grade