Q. David Bowers
Note: Under this formula, the survival rate is an usually high. Probably, there is some distortion-possibly caused by resubmissions in the higher grade ranges.
1891
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 22. Multiplied by 5 = 110 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 31. Multiplied by 2.5 = 77 estimated to exist.
Proof-54 coins certified: 53: Multiplied by 2 = 106 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 42. Multiplied by 2 = 84 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 148
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 377+/Proof mintage: 650
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 58% of 650
1892
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 56. Multiplied by 5 = 280 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 62. Multiplied by 2.5 = 155 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 82. Multiplied by 2 = .164 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 70. Multiplied by 2 = 140 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 270
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 739+/Proof mintage: 1,245
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 59% of 1 ;245
1893
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 40. Multiplied by 5 = 200 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 29. Multiplied by 2.5 = 73 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 38. Multiplied by 2 = 76 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 44. Multiplied by 2 = 88 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 151
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 437+/Proof mintage: 792
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 55% of 792
1894
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 58. Multiplied by 5 = 290 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 42. Multiplied by 2.5 = 105 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 79. Multiplied by 2 = 158 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 68. Multiplied by 2 = 136 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 247
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 689+/Proof mintage: 972
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 71 % of 972 Note: The high survival ratio for this date may be explained by the recognition of 1894 as one of the rarest Phila-delphia Mint issues in terms of survivors in Mint State-s-thus creating a greater demand for Proofs, which may have been saved in larger numbers than otherwise. Resubmissions may have played a part as well.
1895
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 65. Multiplied by 5 = 325 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 44. Multiplied by 2.5 = 110 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 63. Multiplied by 2 = 126 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 53. Multiplied by 2 = 106 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 225
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 667+/" Proof mintage: ·880
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 76% of 880 Note: The preceding fits in neatly with my belief-stated in print long before these calculations were done-that perhaps 500 to 600 or so Proofs still survive. This date has a high conservation ratio as it was recognized as a rare date soon after issue, and fewer were spent.
1896
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 39. Multiplied by 5 = 195 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 42. Multiplied by 2.5 = 105 estimated to exist. .
Proof-64 coins certified: 83. Multiplied by 2 = 166 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 64. Multiplied by 2 = 128 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 228
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 594+/Proof mintage: 762
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 78% of 762 Note: Under this formula, the survival rate is unusually high. Probably, there is some distortion-possibly caused by resubmissions in the higher grade ranges.
1897
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 48. Multiplied by 5 = 240 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 21. Multiplied by 2.5 = 53 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 33. Multiplied by 2 = 66 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 41. Multiplied by 2 = 82 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 143
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 441+/-
Proof mintage: 731
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 60% of 731
1898
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 30. Multiplied by 5 = 150 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 30. Multiplied by 2.5 = 75 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 53. Multiplied by 2 = 106 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 68. Multiplied by 2 = 136 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 181
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 467+/-Proof mintage: 735
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 64% of 735
1899
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 39. Multiplied by 5 = 195 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 40. Multiplied by 2.5 = 100 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 45. Multiplied by 2 = 90 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 26. Multiplied by 2 = 52 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 150
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 437+/-Proof mintage: 846
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 52% of 846
1900
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 31. Multiplied by 5 = 155 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 40. Multiplied by 2.5 = 100 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 44. Multiplied by 2 = 88 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 43. Multiplied by 2 = 86 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 158
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 429+/-Proof mintage: 912
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 47% of912
1901
Proof-60 to 62 coins certified: 42. Multiplied by 5 = 210 estimated to exist.
Proof-63 coins certified: 37. Multiplied by 2.5 = 93 estimated to exist.
Proof-64 coins certified: 69. Multiplied by 2 = 138 estimated to exist.
Proof-65 or better coins certified: 34. Multiplied by 2 = 68 estimated to exist.
Grand total of Proof coins certified: 182
Total Proofs (60 to 65+) estimated to exist: 509+/-
Proof mintage: 813
% of Proof mintage estimated to exist today: 63% of 813