1806 25C AU53 Certification #81764089, PCGS #5314

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

PCGS AU53 Gorgeous early quarter with sparkling silver highlights in the hair, arrows, feathers, stars and lettering; smoky sea-green toning on the periphery. Heritage Auctions Description: 1806 B-2 Quarter, AU53 Draped Bust Type Coin 1806 25C B-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 1/4, or a stage thereof -- all diagnostics are present for the reverse die state exception the crack from the tailfeathers to the rim. Neither side exhibits clash marks. This AU example is well-detailed, although the typical uneven strike produces weak right-hand borders, particularly evident on the obverse. Sea-green and gray border toning surrounds champagne interiors. Hints of luster remain in the peripheries. (NGC ID# 23RD, Variety PCGS# 38928, Base PCGS# 5314)

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The non-overdated 1806 Quarter is the collector's best choice for a representative example of the Draped Bust Type. The 1796 and 1804 Quarters are rare and expensive, the 1807 is seldom fully struck, the 1806/5 is s trifle bit more scarce, and the 1805 is hard to find in high grade. This leaves the 1806, which is semi-scarce (as are all Draped Bust Quarters), but it is the most plentiful of all the Draped Bust Quarters and it is the most available in Mint State (in full disclosure, the 1807 comes close).

High grade examples are not rare, but they are expensive because collector demand for type coins of this period is so high. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census of the top ten examples starts at MS64 and ends at the MS65 level, where a couple of Gems reside.

Non-overdated 1806 Quarters include nine separate die varieties.

PCGS #

5314

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

6.74 grams

Mintage

206124

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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1156

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	4750	R-4.0	5 / 5	6 / 6
All Grades	55	R-8.4	5 / 5	5 / 6
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 5 TIE	2 / 6 TIE

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.
65 or Better	4750
All Grades	55
60 or Better	2

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.
65 or Better	R-4.0
All Grades	R-8.4
60 or Better	R-9.9

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.
65 or Better	5 / 5
All Grades	5 / 5
60 or Better	2 / 5 TIE

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.
65 or Better	6 / 6
All Grades	5 / 6
60 or Better	2 / 6 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1363, $35,200 - American Numismatic Rarities 12/2005:543, $71,300 - Jim O’Neal Collection
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1363, $35,200 - American Numismatic Rarities 12/6/2005:543, $71,300 - Joseph C. Thomas collection - Heritage 4/2009:2317, $74,750 - Jim O’Neal Collection
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 estimated grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green - Green Estate - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $15.00 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33332, $94,000
5	MS64+ PCGS grade	Douglas C. Kaselitz Collection - Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5140, $44,062.50 - Stack's/Bowers 5/2016:20, not sold - Stack’s/Bowers 6/2017:11102, $58,750 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1363, $35,200 - American Numismatic Rarities 12/2005:543, $71,300 - Jim O’Neal Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1363, $35,200 - American Numismatic Rarities 12/6/2005:543, $71,300 - Joseph C. Thomas collection - Heritage 4/2009:2317, $74,750 - Jim O’Neal Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 estimated grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green - Green Estate - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $15.00 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33332, $94,000

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade

Douglas C. Kaselitz Collection - Stack's/Bowers 7/2015:5140, $44,062.50 - Stack's/Bowers 5/2016:20, not sold - Stack’s/Bowers 6/2017:11102, $58,750 - D.L. Hansen Collection