Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 12 |
60 or Better | 1 |
65 or Better |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-9.5 |
60 or Better | R-10.0 |
65 or Better | R-10.1 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 1 / 147 TIE |
60 or Better | 1 / 147 TIE |
65 or Better | 1 / 147 |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 1 / 147 TIE |
60 or Better | 1 / 147 TIE |
65 or Better | 1 / 147 |
The 1841 Quarter Eagle, also known as the "Little Princess" is one of the rarest of all United States coins, with 16 examples known. The 1841 Quarter Eagle was long considered a Proof-only issue, but the large number of circulated examples implied that a small quantity was minted for circulation. Unfortunately, Mint Reports give no indication that such a mintage occurred, however, this is also true for coins such as the 1870-S Half Dime, the 1870-S Silver Dollar, and others. On February 28, 2012, PCGS announced it would distinguish between circulation strike and Proof 1841 Quarter Eagles. This decision, while not unanimous among numismatic experts, represented a major policy shift, with profound implications for value and desirability of an already famous U.S. coin.