1898 $10 MS64+ Certification #15708920, PCGS #8740

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Owner's Comments

1898 $10 MS64 Pop. (64/10) (3/13). Bought this coin as an NGC MS63 and resubmitted to PCGS where it was upgraded to a MS64. All I really wanted was a crossover...boy was I surprised! Despite its high mintage (812,130) the 1898 eagle is nowhere near as common as one would think. Apparently far fewer of this date were shipped to Europe or they are waiting to be discovered. The collector will have no difficulty finding Mint State examples up to MS-62. Choice examples become scarce and MS-64 and better become very rare. Two NGC MS-67 examples are the finest known, with the possibility they are the same coin. PCGS: 52/6, NGC: 92/35; 10/3/2009.

PCGS #

8740

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

26.80 millimeters

Weight

16.70 grams

Mintage

812130

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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3216

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	6500	R-3.7	103 / 117 TIE	169 / 183 TIE
All Grades	3251	R-4.3	83 / 117 TIE	136 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	20	R-9.1	39 / 117	48 / 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	6500
All Grades	3251
60 or Better	20

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-3.7
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-9.1

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	103 / 117 TIE
All Grades	83 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	39 / 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	169 / 183 TIE
All Grades	136 / 183 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 183

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 estimated grade
1	MS66 estimated grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade