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.
David Akers (1975/88):
A rare date in all grades, although VF and EF examples are occasionally available. I have never seen a mint state 1844 quarter eagle, and, as the auction records indicate, the only two "uncirculated" pieces to appear at auction were offered over thirty years ago. Whether or not they were actually uncirculated, I do not know, since I have not seen the coins.
Ron Guth:
The 1844 Quarter Eagle is a scarce coin that shows up at auction at least a couple of times a year. A few Mint State examples have shown up since Akers wrote about this date decades ago, but they are all in the lower Mint State grades. The finest is a single PCGS MS62. This date often comes with luster traces in the protected areas. Because the Mint State examples are so scuffy, a problem-free AU might make a nice alternative.
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