1971 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Washington Quarters 1965 - 1998

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 5887

Designer:: John Flanagan

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 5.67 grams

Mintage:: 109,284,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Auction Record:: $3,840 • MS67 • 08-18-2019 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1971 25C

Die Varieties

1971 25C DDR FS-801

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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	32,785,200	R-1.0	1 / 61 TIE	1 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	9,835,560	R-1.0	3 / 61 TIE	4 / 64 TIE
65 or Better	983,556	R-1.1	4 / 61 TIE	5 / 64 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	32,785,200
60 or Better	9,835,560
65 or Better	983,556

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.0
65 or Better	R-1.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 61 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 61 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 61 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 64 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 64 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 64 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Mitch Spivack: The 1971-P ranks among the top three toughest dates in the entire series to obtain in MS67 grade. Just like the 1969-P, everything that could possibly go wrong in your hunt for a superb gem is encountered when you go after this one! Badly scuffed surfaces, poor luster, weak strikes... you name it. I believe I have been through thousands upon thousands of 1971-P coins over the past (3) decades, including huge quantities of fresh U.S. Mint sets and original rolls. You begin to realize just how frustrating a search for an MS67 specimen is after you finish carefully screening a couple hundred fresh 1971 Mint Sets and realize the nicest couple of 1971-P quarters you located might grade MS65 at best! If you get a chance, take a look at a handful or two of 1971 Mint Sets. You should immediately see just how poor quality the 1971-P quarters are in these sets. In my opinion, the 1971-P quarter has a fantastic future for gem and better quality specimens.