1871-S $2.50 MS63 Certification #25643873, PCGS #7814

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Owner's Comments

CAC

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1871-S is a scarce date, particularly so in choice condition. However, it is not as difficult to obtain in full mint state as the other early S Mint quarter eagles prior to 1877. All specimens that I have seen are weakly struck on the eagle's right leg, but are generally more well struck on the obverse than most other San Francisco Mint quarter eagles. Nevertheless, this date is underrated and underpriced, although not as much so as some other dates in the series which are virtually unobtainable in full Unc.

PCGS #

7814

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.00 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

22000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

151

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	225	R-6.7	82 / 147 TIE	82 / 147 TIE
All Grades	12	R-9.5	57 / 147 TIE	57 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	27 / 147 TIE	27 / 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	225
All Grades	12
60 or Better	3

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-6.7
All Grades	R-9.5
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	82 / 147 TIE
All Grades	57 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 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	82 / 147 TIE
All Grades	57 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 147 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2005:7580, $20,125
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:572, $13,800 - Bowers & Merena 1/2002:622, $11,500
2	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2005:7580, $20,125

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:572, $13,800 - Bowers & Merena 1/2002:622, $11,500

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade