1898-S $5 MS63 Certification #11982862, PCGS #8397

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Owner's Comments

1898-S $5 MS63 Pop. (68/41) (3/13). The 1898-S half eagle sports a mintage (1,397,400) more than twice it's Philadelphia counterpart although it is seen much less frequently. This issue becomes quite scarce in choice condition. The finest known example is from the Eliasberg collection which was sold in 1982.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1898-S is not a particularly scarce date but it does not belong in the "common date gold" category either. Choice uncirculated specimens are quite difficult to obtain.

PCGS #

8397

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

1397400

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

1290

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	2000	R-4.6	71 / 106 TIE	183 / 218 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	61 / 106 TIE	162 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	32 / 106 TIE	48 / 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	2000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	10

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	71 / 106 TIE
All Grades	61 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	32 / 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	183 / 218 TIE
All Grades	162 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 218 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3297, $58,888.65
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:597, $13,200
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 estimated grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3297, $58,888.65

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 10/1982:597, $13,200

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 estimated grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade