1850-O 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS MS64+

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PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 5416

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.74 grams

Mintage:: 396,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $20,900 • MS65 • 05-01-1998 • David Akers

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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.
All Grades	550	R-5.9	32 / 49 TIE	60 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	18 / 49 TIE	37 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 49	1 / 114

Survival Estimate
All Grades	550
60 or Better	30
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.9
60 or Better	R-8.9
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	32 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 49 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 49

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	60 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	37 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 114

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 estimated grade	Walrath Collection - Numismatic Gallery 5/1948:477, $5.00 - John Jay Pittman Collection, Part II - David Akers 5/1998:1318, $20,900 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1511, $17,625 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1511, $17,625
2	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 estimated grade	Heritage 1/2006:3154 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30369, $11,162.50
4	MS63 PCGS grade	Goldbergs 2/2007:1354, $3,680
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade
4	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 estimated grade

Walrath Collection - Numismatic Gallery 5/1948:477, $5.00 - John Jay Pittman Collection, Part II - David Akers 5/1998:1318, $20,900 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1511, $17,625 - Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1511, $17,625

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 estimated grade

Heritage 1/2006:3154 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30369, $11,162.50

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

Goldbergs 2/2007:1354, $3,680

#4 MS63 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1850-O Quarter is one of the more common dates of the pre-1853 era, but it is every bit as scarce as many of the other dates in Mint State. Most Uncirculated examples are low-end, usually MS63 or less, and only one or two examples are known in MS64 and above.

The typical 1850-O Quarter is well-struck in the centers, but often shows weak denticles and stars.