1913-S 25C G6 Certification #27764629, PCGS #5666

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Owner's Comments

PURCHASED RAW

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1913-S Quarter is one of the great rarities in the Barber Quarter series. It is second rarest to the 1901-S Quarter and about on par with the 1896-S, though the 1896-S is less rare in circulated grades. Fortunately, collectors of long ago preserved some very nice examples of the 1913-S Quarter, including approximately 50-75 Mint State examples. Amazingly, the 1913-S is one of the few dates in the series that is represented by an MS68 example (a phenomenal condition-rarity). MS64 and MS65 seem to be the most plentiful Mint State grades, but even those are very rare and valuable. Above MS66, the 1913-S is extremely rare.

Some 1913-S Quarters feature a die crack connecting the lower right loop of the 3 with the bust just left of the tip. On the latest die states, the crack continues from the bottom of the 3 downward to the left until it hits the rim. Given the small mintage of this date, the crack may have been the reason for the early retirement of the dies.

PCGS #

5666

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

40000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

585

Pop Lower

835

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	2500	R-4.5	13 / 74 TIE	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	150	R-7.5	16 / 74 TIE	16 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	70	R-8.3	38 / 74 TIE	38 / 74 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	2500
All Grades	150
60 or Better	70

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-4.5
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-8.3

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	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	16 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 74 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	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	16 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2005:4165, $172,500 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2370, $86,250
2	MS67+ PCGS grade	“Corona Del Mar” Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade	S. Benton Emery Collection, most likely purchased directly from the San Francisco Mint) - Walter P. Nichols Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1984:637 - Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2009:1106, $60,375 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2009 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30439, $70,500
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2005:4165, $172,500 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2370, $86,250

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Corona Del Mar” Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

S. Benton Emery Collection, most likely purchased directly from the San Francisco Mint) - Walter P. Nichols Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1984:637 - Dr. Steven Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2009:1106, $60,375 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 2009 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30439, $70,500

#3 MS67 PCGS grade