1835 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head $2 1/2 1834-1839

PCGS MS65+

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 7693

Designer:: William Kneass

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.20 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 131,402

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $52,875 • MS65+ • 09-15-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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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	475	R-6.0	8 / 11 TIE	8 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	9 / 11	9 / 11
65 or Better	6	R-9.7	3 / 11 TIE	3 / 11 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	475
60 or Better	100
65 or Better	6

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.0
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 11
65 or Better	3 / 11 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 11
65 or Better	3 / 11 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 9/2002:449 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2004:399, $28,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2060, $52,875
1	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Stack’s 1/2005:3152, $17,250
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Superior 5/2006:996, $18,975
3	MS64 estimated grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade
6	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 9/2002:449 - American Numismatic Rarities 1/2004:399, $28,750 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2060, $52,875

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Stack’s 1/2005:3152, $17,250

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Superior 5/2006:996, $18,975

#3 MS64 estimated grade

#6 MS63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Although the mintage is slightly more than for the 1834, the auction records clearly indicate (and experience confirms it) that the 1835 is significantly more difficult to obtain in high grades. Choice, well struck specimens are particularly hard to obtain, and most of the ones that I have seen are frosty and weakly struck on the hair curls over Liberty's ear.