1898 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $2 1/2 1840-1907

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 7850

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 24,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $22,000 • MS66 • 01-28-1990 • Superior Galleries

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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	4,000	R-4.2	136 / 147 TIE	136 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	1,000	R-5.0	129 / 147 TIE	129 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	130	R-7.7	62 / 147	62 / 147

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,000
60 or Better	1,000
65 or Better	130

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-5.0
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	136 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	129 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	62 / 147

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	136 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	129 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	62 / 147

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2013:5545, $9,400
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
10	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2013:5545, $9,400

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#10 MS66+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1898 Quarter Eagle is a common coin in the sense that there is an adequate supply to satisfy most collector demand. Of the dates in the 1890s, the 1898 is in the middle of the pack -- not as common as the 1897, but nowhere near as scarce as the 1892 and 1894. However, compared to the mega-populations of the dates in the early 1900s, this date is far less common.

MS67 examples make up a high percentage of the PCGS Condition Census, indicating the overall quality of this date and the attention paid to it by collectors.

David Akers (1975/88): A moderately scarce date that is usually seen in Unc. or proof. Decidedly underpriced and underrated and actually more rare as a date than the popular 1911-D. (The 1911-D is, however, much more rare in uncirculated condition than the dates of the late 1890's since, although the dates from 1896 to 1899 are generally seen in choice condition, the majority of 1911-D quarter eagles are circulated.)