PCGS PR66
- PCGS #:
- 5365
- Designer:
- John Reich
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 27.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 6.74 grams
- Mintage:
- 10
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $218,500 • PR67 • 09-01-2005 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1820 25C
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3 |
| 60 or Better | 3 |
| 65 or Better | 1 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-9.8 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.8 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 5 / 9 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 5 / 9 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 9 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 8 / 16 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 8 / 16 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 16 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 PR66 PCGS grade
B-1. Heritage 9/2005:2639, $218,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2015:1061, $188,000 |
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#1 PR66 PCGS grade
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#3 PR64 PCGS grade
B-4. George H. Earle, Jr. Collection - Henry Chapman 6/1912:3052 - Hillyer C. Ryder Collection - Wayte Raymond - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (duplicates) - New Netherlands 6/1957:1146 - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 3/1988:1532, $20,900 - Superior “Auction '90” 8/1990:1069, $10.450 - Heritage 7/1993:5246 - Whitney P. Summerland Collection - Bowers & Merena 3/1994:1245 - Superior 9/2008:180 - Stack's 7/2009:451, $55,000 - Stack's/Bowers 8/2011:7307, not sold - Heritage 8/2012:5114, $88,125 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:117, $85,187.50 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:239, not sold - Heritage 6/2017:3614, $76,375 |
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#4 PR63 estimated grade
B-1. Superior "Auction '89" 7/1989:566 - Heritage 5/2008:306, $97,750. |
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#5 PR63 estimated grade
Mint Collection - National Numismatic Collection (Smithsonian Institution) |
The 1820 Proof Quarter Dollar is an extremely rare coin. At least four examples have been identified, though additional old auction appearances hint at more. The Smithsonian example is off the market (presumably forever), leaving only three examples for collectors. Curiously, three different die varieties comprise the four known examples. Confusing the issue further is the existence of one-sided Proofs that show a reflective obverse and a frosty reverse. As a result, certification is imperative.
The record auction price for this date was achieved in 2005, when Heritage sold an NGC PR67 example (illustrated above) for $218,500.
LOT 1061 1820 Capped Bust Quarter