1859 25C PR65+ Certification #39075625, PCGS #5555

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Proof 1859 Quarter Dollars are fairly common, though that is a relative term since a mintage of approximately 800 pieces is very small to begin with. However, in the arena of numismatics, if a collector wants a Proof 1859 Quarter Dollar, he/she can find one with relative ease. The vast majority of Proof 1859 Quarter Dollars are non-Cameos. Approximately 10 percent are Cameos, though that percentage may be as high as 20 percent. Deep Cameo 1859 Quarter Dollars are exceedingly rare.

PR63 and PR64 are the most frequently seen grades. Any examples in PR66 or better are very rare, and the best examples top out at PR67.

PCGS #

5555

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.20 grams

Mintage

800

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

186

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	250	R-6.6	16 / 22	21 / 54
All Grades	225	R-6.7	16 / 22	21 / 54
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	15 / 22	21 / 54 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	250
All Grades	225
60 or Better	40

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-6.6
All Grades	R-6.7
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	16 / 22
All Grades	16 / 22
60 or Better	15 / 22

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	21 / 54
All Grades	21 / 54
60 or Better	21 / 54 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - “Perfection 5” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2018:4831, $11,400 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33374, $19,975 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade
5	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - “Perfection 5” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2018:4831, $11,400 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33374, $19,975 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#5 PR66 PCGS grade