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.
Gordon Wrubel:
Quickfinder Notes: There is a very simple way to distinguish the New Reverse die from the Old Reverse die. Just look at the "O" in "OF". The New Reverse die has a ROUND "O" while the Old Reverse has an OVAL "O". The branch mint issues of Charlotte and San Francisco (none were issued by the Dahlonega Mint in 1860), used the Old Reverse die. The 1860 New Reverse is very scarce but has about three times as many survivors as the Old Reverse.
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