1818 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 5322

Designer:: John Reich

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 27.50 millimeters

Weight:: 6.74 grams

Mintage:: 361,174

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $80,500 • MS66 • 05-28-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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1818 25C
1818/5 25C

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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	4,125	R-4.1	15 / 15	22 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	187	R-7.1	15 / 15	23 / 24
65 or Better	32	R-8.8	12 / 15	21 / 24

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,125
60 or Better	187
65 or Better	32

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.1
60 or Better	R-7.1
65 or Better	R-8.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 15
60 or Better	15 / 15
65 or Better	12 / 15

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	22 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 24
65 or Better	21 / 24

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1368, $42,900 - Bowers & Merena 8/1999:129, not sold - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2013:3587, $67,562.50 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1368, $42,900 - Bowers & Merena 8/1999:129, not sold - High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2013:3587, $67,562.50 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1818, Mint employees pulled out all the stops and cranked out over 361,000 Quarter Dollars, the largest mintage for the denomination since its inception in 1796, and a record that would remain unbroken until 1831. As a result, the 1818 is the most plentiful of the pre-1831 Quarters -- by far -- and it is an excellent choice for type purposes. Numerous Mint State examples exist, but it would be a stretch to call them common. The best example is a solitary PCGS MS67 currently in the High Desert Collection. This outstanding coin is lustrous and has tremendous eye appeal because of its colorful, original toning.