1804 $2.50 14 Star Reverse

1806/4 $2.50 Stars 8x5

1805 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust $2 1/2 1796-1807

PCGS MS64+

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PCGS MS63

PCGS #:: 7653

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 20.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.37 grams

Mintage:: 1,781

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $381,875 • MS64+ • 05-19-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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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	108	R-7.9	8 / 11	9 / 12
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	6 / 11	7 / 12
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 12

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All Grades	108
60 or Better	10
65 or Better

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All Grades	R-7.9
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 11
60 or Better	6 / 11
65 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 12
60 or Better	7 / 12
65 or Better	1 / 12

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64+ PCGS grade	Catherine Bullowa’s Personal Collection - Coinhunter 12/2005:397, $253,000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1123, $381,875
2	MS63 PCGS grade	Baldwin’s 1/2008:921 - Eric Streiner, sold privately - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1124, $129,250
2	MS63 estimated grade	Stack's 1/2005:3140, $13,225
4	MS62 PCGS grade
4	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2007:3389, $37,375
7	MS61 estimated grade
7	MS61 estimated grade
7	MS61 estimated grade
34	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS64+ PCGS grade

Catherine Bullowa’s Personal Collection - Coinhunter 12/2005:397, $253,000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1123, $381,875

#2 MS63 PCGS grade

Baldwin’s 1/2008:921 - Eric Streiner, sold privately - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1124, $129,250

#2 MS63 estimated grade

Stack's 1/2005:3140, $13,225

#4 MS62 PCGS grade

#7 MS61 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2007:3389, $37,375

#7 MS61 estimated grade

#34 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): One of the three most common dates of this type, the other two being the 1802/1 and 1807. However, common by early quarter eagle standards is rare by any other standars, and probably no more than 75 to 100 1805 quarter eagles exist in all grades. The obverse stars are arranged 7 to the left and 6 to the right as they were in 1797. The 5 in the date is very small in proportion to the other three numerals. Most specimens that I have seen are proof-like or partially so, and adjustment marks are commonplace, as they are on most early U.S. gold coins. The number of auction records for uncirculated pieces is a bit surprising since I have found the 1805 to be just as rare in Unc. as the 1802/1 or 1804 and certainly more rare than the 1807.

Ron Guth:

The 1805 Quarter Eagle has turned out to be just a trifle more scarce than David Akers anticipated. The PCGS Population Report shows the 1805 as the fourth most common datre of the type, after 1802, 1804, and 1807. If all the major varieties are added together, then the 1798 becomes more common than the 1805. In Mint State, the 1805 is one of the rarest DATES in the series and it is also one of the most difficult to find in high grade.

Fortunately for die variety collectors, there is only one variety for the year.

The finest 1805 Quarter Eagle known today is the PCGS MS64+ from the D. Brent Pogue Collection (see the PCGS Coinfacts Condition Census listed above).