1820 25C Small 0 N1 Certification #33572178, PCGS #5328

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1820 Quarter Dollars are divided into two major varieties: Large 0 and Small 0, both referring to the size of the final digit of the date. The Small 0 variety is comprised of the Browning 4 and Browning 5 varieties. For the Large 0 variety, PCGS recognizes Browning 1, Browning 2, and Browning 3. Tompkins (2008) calls Browning 3 a Medium 0, which is justifiable: on the Large 0's, the inside of the 0's is oval in shape; on the Medium 0 and the Small 0's varieties, the right and left sides on the inside of the 0 are straight while the top and bottom are rounded. However, PCGS does not recognize the Medium 0 as a separate major variety.

Here's an attribution guide for 1820 Quarter Dollars:

Large 0 will have Large Stars
Small 0 will have Small Stars
Mediium 0 will have Large Star and a short serif at the top of the 1

Sources and/or recommended reading:
Tompkins, S.M. (2008). Early united states quarters 1796-1838. Sequim, WA: Destni, Inc.

PCGS #

5328

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

6.74 grams

Mintage

127444

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

164

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Auctions - NGC Graded

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	800	R-5.4	7 / 15 TIE	7 / 24 TIE
All Grades	6	R-9.7	5 / 15 TIE	5 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	5 / 15 TIE	7 / 24 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	800
All Grades	6
60 or Better	4

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-5.4
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	7 / 15 TIE
All Grades	5 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 15 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	7 / 24 TIE
All Grades	5 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack’s 5/1951:438 - Bowers & Merena 1/2001:163 - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:409, $80,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1065, $99,875 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 estimated grade	S.H. & H. Chapman, sold privately in 1/1900 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1378, $13,200 - Superior 1/2004:275 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98321, $37,600
3	MS65 estimated grade	John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 3/1980:633, $20,000
5	MS64 PCGS grade	"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $12.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33341, $41,125

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack’s 5/1951:438 - Bowers & Merena 1/2001:163 - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:409, $80,500 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1065, $99,875 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 estimated grade

S.H. & H. Chapman, sold privately in 1/1900 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1378, $13,200 - Superior 1/2004:275 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98321, $37,600

#3 MS65 estimated grade

John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 3/1980:633, $20,000

#5 MS64 PCGS grade

"Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $12.50 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33341, $41,125