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.
The $25 1991 Uncirculated Gold eagle has been considered the key date in the Regular Uncirculated $25 Gold Eagle series for many years. However, in 2006 the Mint struck a Special Burnbished Uncirculated version that has a W mint mark. These 2006-W Burnished Gold Eagle coins were struck with lower mintages than the regular 1991 $25 Uncirculated Gold Eagle. However, many collectors continued to consider the 1991 as a key date even more so that the lower mintage 2006-W Gold Eagles. This has also been supported by the fact that the 1991 $25 Uncirculated Gold Eagles still bring a much higher premium than the 2006-W Gold Eagles.
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