1877-S 25C AU55 Certification #16897087, PCGS #5506

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1877-S Quarter Dollar is a common date and has one of the largest mintages in the series. Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified, and many more exist in a raw state. The most common Mint State grade is MS64. Dozens exist in MS65 to MS66 grades, but any example in MS67 is an extreme condition-rarity.

With so many examples to choose from, collectors have the opportunity to be picky. Look for fully struck examples with clean surfaces and above-average eye appeal.

PCGS #

5506

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

8996000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

423

Pop Lower

227

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	3500	R-4.3	45 / 48 TIE	106 / 114 TIE
All Grades	500	R-6.0	43 / 48 TIE	100 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	29 / 48 TIE	67 / 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	3500
All Grades	500
60 or Better	50

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-4.3
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	45 / 48 TIE
All Grades	43 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 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	106 / 114 TIE
All Grades	100 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	67 / 114 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 5/2003:6136 - Heritage 8/2004:4034 - Heritage 1/2007:2936, $10,350 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30396, $10,810
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade	Heritage 6/2006:1342, $9,775 - Heritage 8/2006:5183, $11,212.50
4	MS66+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:327, $2,585 - Heritage 10/2015:4254, $1,527.50
4	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 5/2003:6136 - Heritage 8/2004:4034 - Heritage 1/2007:2936, $10,350 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30396, $10,810

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

Heritage 6/2006:1342, $9,775 - Heritage 8/2006:5183, $11,212.50

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:327, $2,585 - Heritage 10/2015:4254, $1,527.50

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade