1833 $2.50 AU55 Certification #05158426, PCGS #7673

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Owner's Comments

CAC Gold Sticker

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Like most Capped Bust Quarter Eagles, the 1833 is a very rare date. Only one pair of dies was used to strike the entire mintage of 4,160 pieces. There are approximately 10-12 Mint State pieces known, led by the PCGS MS66+ from the Pogue Collection. The strike quality on this date is inconsistent. Some examples show strong central and star details, while others have flat stars (especially at the top of the obverse) and soft centers. However, strike is always secondary to rarity on coins with such a small mintage -- because the opportunity to own any example is indeed rare.

David Akers (1975/88)

Except for the extremely rare 1834, the 1833 is the rarest date of this type. Gem specimens are particularly elusive, much more so than the dates from 1829 to 1832.

PCGS #

7673

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.20 millimeters

Weight

4.37 grams

Mintage

4160

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

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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	97	R-8.0	2 / 6	6 / 12
All Grades	30	R-8.9	2 / 6	7 / 12
60 or Better	4	R-9.8	2 / 6	5 / 12 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	97
All Grades	30
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-8.0
All Grades	R-8.9
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	2 / 6
All Grades	2 / 6
60 or Better	2 / 6

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 / 12
All Grades	7 / 12
60 or Better	5 / 12 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Goldbergs 9/1999:1669, $115,000 - Superior 3/2000:722 - Superior 8/2002:1900, $124,998 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2056, $176,250
1	MS66 PCGS grade	James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack's 10/1994:849 - Silvano DiGenova - Great Lakes Collection - Larry Hanks, sold privately in 2000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2057, $129,250 - Heritage 4/2016:4759, $146,875
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 estimated grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 10/1977:1460 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part II - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:273, $36,800

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Goldbergs 9/1999:1669, $115,000 - Superior 3/2000:722 - Superior 8/2002:1900, $124,998 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2056, $176,250

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

James A. Stack, Sr. Collection - Stack's 10/1994:849 - Silvano DiGenova - Great Lakes Collection - Larry Hanks, sold privately in 2000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2057, $129,250 - Heritage 4/2016:4759, $146,875

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 estimated grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 10/1977:1460 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part II - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:273, $36,800