1860 25C AU50 Certification #81175456, PCGS #5451

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1860 Quarter Dollar started off the new decade with a substantial mintage of over 800,000 pieces. Back then, collectors had ample time to acquire nice examples, leaving numerous opportunities for today's collectors to purchase choice specimens. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census consists entirely of MS65 and better examples, and at least a dozen or more examples have been certified by PCGS in each of the MS63, MS64, MS65 grades. MS66 seems to be the terminal grade on the high end. Fully struck examples are difficult to find, which may be a limiting factor for the grade. Virtually all of the examples seen thus far have weakness on some to several of the obverse stars. Luster ranges from bright and flashy to soft and creamy. Collectors should look for well-struck examples with good luster and eye appeal -- coins like that should be worth a nice premium today and in the future.

PCGS #

5451

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.20 grams

Mintage

804400

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

148

Pop Lower

102

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	900	R-5.2	43 / 49	78 / 114 TIE
All Grades	100	R-8.0	35 / 49 TIE	65 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	21 / 49	42 / 114 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	900
All Grades	100
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-5.2
All Grades	R-8.0
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	43 / 49
All Grades	35 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	21 / 49

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	78 / 114 TIE
All Grades	65 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 114 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2010:3529, $5,175

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2010:3529, $5,175