1863-S

 

     


Mintage: 157,500                                                                     

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100

Var#

Obv

Rev

DR

 

Obverse / Reverse Quick Diagnostics

Ahwash

Greer

 

101

1

A

0L

 

 Medium Date, Downward Slope / Small Thin S, [mm Lt,C], Clashed Die

A-1

 


Scarcity: Scarce in all circulated grades and becomes difficult in problem free EF-AU.  Another San Francisco mint date 
that is rare in Mint State.
 
Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Overall Rarity: G-VG R3, F-VF R3+, EF-AU R4+, MS R7-       

Comments: Strike weakness is common for this date.  Often seen with a flat head and weakness in the letters (OF AME)RICA. 
Reverse weakness will be found on the bow knot and lower wreath. Only one die pair is known.
  
                               Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues

Grade

1963

1973

1983

1993

2003

2012

G

7.5

7.5

20

25

50

50

F

20

25

42.5

41

75

125

EF

-

45

175

140

200

600

MS60

90

150

1550

1300

1500

3000

MS63

-

-

-

2500

3000

10000

 

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