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.
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The Pennsylvania State Quarter is the second design which was introduced in the 50 States Quarter Program.
The Pennsylvania State Quarters were released on March 8, 1999. The state of Pennsylvania was admitted into the Union on December 12, 1787.
The reverse design features an outline of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth Statue along with the legends Virtue, Liberty and Independence.
Pennsylvania circulation strike quarters were produced at Philadelphia and at the Denver Mints. Philadelphia coins will display a P mint mark and the Denver coins will display a D mint mark.
Pennsylvania Clad and Silver Proof Quarters where also produced by the U.S Mint. Both Clad and Silver Proof Quarters will contain an S mint mark, since they were produced at the San Francisco Mint. Proof Clad Quarters will display copper on the reeded edge. Silver Quarters will display a silver looking edge.
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