1915 $5 MS63 Certification #25787936, PCGS #8530

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

CAC. 5* from DLRC.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1915 is one of the more common issues of the series and is the easiest to locate in gem condition, other than the 1908. There are quite a few gems around as well as a small number of superb, nearly perfect quality examples. Nevertheless, the 1915, like all Indian head half eagles, still must be considered to be rare in MS-64 or higher grade. All Indian Head half eagles are rare in full MS-65 condition making this the rarest gold type of the 20th century by far.

Overall, this is one of the better looking issues of the series, and high grade ones are most often really attractive. The typical 1915 is very sharply struck with very finely granular surfaces, great lustre and superb color, usually rich greenish gold and orange although some coppery or reddish gold specimens also exist.

PCGS #

8530

Designer

Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.60 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

588000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

717

Pop Lower

6158

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	21666	R-2.7	19 / 24 TIE	19 / 24 TIE
All Grades	13666	R-2.9	17 / 24 TIE	17 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	103	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	21666
All Grades	13666
60 or Better	103

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-2.7
All Grades	R-2.9
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	19 / 24 TIE
All Grades	17 / 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	19 / 24 TIE
All Grades	17 / 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
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade