1909 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Head $2 1/2 1908-1929

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 7940

Designer:: Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 441,760

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $21,850 • MS66 • 07-01-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	23,666	R-2.7	3 / 15 TIE	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	14,333	R-2.9	3 / 15 TIE	3 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	350	R-6.3	9 / 15	9 / 15

Survival Estimate
All Grades	23,666
60 or Better	14,333
65 or Better	350

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.9
65 or Better	R-6.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 15

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	9 / 15

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Simpson Collection
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Simpson Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): In lower Mint State grades, the 1909 is scarce but certainly not rare and it is not particularly difficult to locate specimens in the MS-60 to 63 range. The population thins out rapidly after that, however, and true gems are really very hard to find. There are some superb pieces around but not very many.

Most Mint State specimens are well struck and there is none of the lack of feather definition on the eagle that is standard on the 1908. The lustre is almost always very good, and really choice specimens are often very similar in overall appearance to the satin finish Proofs of the year. Many others, however, are fully frosty. Color is typically a light to medium yellow gold.