1912 $5 MS64+ Certification #82939969, PCGS #8523

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Owner's Comments

The iconic Bela Pratt design is an American classic, and the incuse design represents a significant departure from tradition. This example demonstrates full detail and cascading luster over both the raised fields and devices. Only a few upper-right reverse field marks keep it from full gem status.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1912 is not especially rare in the lower Mint State grades and can be obtained quite readily in MS-63 or lesser condition. But, as it does for nearly all the Indian Head $5 issues, the picture changes dramatically in MS-64 or better grade. In MS-64, the 1912 is seldom available and true gems are very rare and almost never seen. A very few really superb (MS-67) examples exist but a 1912 (or any Indian head $5 for that matter) is a major rarity at that level.

Almost without exception, the 1912 is very sharply struck with very good to excellent lustre, usually the latter. The surfaces are somewhat granular and the color is most often a light to medium yellow gold, often with a distictive greenish cast.

PCGS #

8523

Designer

Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.60 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

790000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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16342

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	36000	R-2.6	21 / 24 TIE	21 / 24 TIE
All Grades	23333	R-2.7	21 / 24 TIE	21 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	110	R-7.9	17 / 24 TIE	17 / 24 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	36000
All Grades	23333
60 or Better	110

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-2.6
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-7.9

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	21 / 24 TIE
All Grades	21 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 24 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	21 / 24 TIE
All Grades	21 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade