1872 25C MS65 Certification #43203621, PCGS #5481

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1872, the Philadelphia mint cranked out more half dollars than in any year since the beginning of the Civil War. As a result, collectors are able to obtain examples of this date with relative ease. Circulated examples are plentiful but Mint State examples are actually scarce. PCGS recognizes several MS63 and MS64 examples, but very few in MS65 and better. The total number of PCGS-certified Mint State examples is less than two dozen, which makes this date a great value compared to the much more common dates such as 1875 and 1876.

PCGS #

5481

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.20 grams

Mintage

182000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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157

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	400	R-6.2	15 / 48 TIE	34 / 114 TIE
All Grades	0	R-10.1	1 / 48	1 / 114
60 or Better	2	R-9.9	2 / 48 TIE	3 / 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	400
All Grades	0
60 or Better	2

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-6.2
All Grades	R-10.1
60 or Better	R-9.9

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	15 / 48 TIE
All Grades	1 / 48
60 or Better	2 / 48 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	34 / 114 TIE
All Grades	1 / 114
60 or Better	3 / 114 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 estimated grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 5/2013:250, $6,580
3	MS65 estimated grade	Heritage 4/2013:1967, $8,550.48
5	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 5/2013:250, $6,580

#3 MS65 estimated grade

Heritage 4/2013:1967, $8,550.48

#5 MS64 PCGS grade