1853 $2.50 MS64+ Certification #82270221, PCGS #7767

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1853 has the highest mintage of any quarter eagle. It is also one of the most common in all conditions and is reasonably obtainable even in gem Unc.

PCGS #

7767

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.00 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

1404668

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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1432

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	1250	R-4.9	127 / 147 TIE	127 / 147 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	125 / 147 TIE	125 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	42 / 147 TIE	42 / 147 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	1250
All Grades	600
60 or Better	10

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-4.9
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-9.5

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	127 / 147 TIE
All Grades	125 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 147 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	127 / 147 TIE
All Grades	125 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 147 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade