1866-S $2.50 XF45 Certification #15483472, PCGS #7804

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Br.2 low date MMP-2.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Most (perhaps all) examples of this date utilize an Old Reverse ("Hub of 1840-1858"). Please report any New Reverse examples.

David Akers (1975/88)

As the mintage would indicate, the 1866-S is more common than the previous S mints of the 1860's. However, the vast majority are well worn (VF or less) and, in fact, the 1866-S is tied for having the fourth lowest average grade of any quarter eagle in our 226 catalogue auction survey. As is the case with all early S Mint quarter eagles, the 1866-S is grossly underrated in high grade. Strictly uncirculated specimens are extremely rare. I have seen three or four Uncs. of this date, but no more.

PCGS #

7804

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.00 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

38900

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

110

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	200	R-7.0	74 / 147 TIE	74 / 147 TIE
All Grades	4	R-9.8	5 / 147 TIE	5 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 147	1 / 147

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	200
All Grades	4
60 or Better	0

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-7.0
All Grades	R-9.8
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	74 / 147 TIE
All Grades	5 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 147

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	74 / 147 TIE
All Grades	5 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 147

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade
2	MS62 estimated grade
3	MS61 PCGS grade
3	MS61 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2009:5241

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

#2 MS62 estimated grade

#3 MS61 PCGS grade

#5 AU58 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2009:5241