1859 25C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS PR67+

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PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 5555

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.20 grams

Mintage:: 800

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,300 • PR67 • 05-28-2008 • Heritage Auctions

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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	250	R-6.6	16 / 22	21 / 54
60 or Better	225	R-6.7	16 / 22	21 / 54
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	15 / 22	21 / 54 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	250
60 or Better	225
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-6.7
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	16 / 22
60 or Better	16 / 22
65 or Better	15 / 22

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	21 / 54
60 or Better	21 / 54
65 or Better	21 / 54 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - “Perfection 5” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2018:4831, $11,400 - D.L. Hansen Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33374, $19,975 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR67 PCGS grade
5	PR66 PCGS grade
5	PR66 PCGS grade
5	PR66 PCGS estimated grade
9	PR65 PCGS grade
35	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - “Perfection 5” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2018:4831, $11,400 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2013:33374, $19,975 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#5 PR66 PCGS grade

#5 PR66 PCGS estimated grade

#9 PR65 PCGS grade

#35 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1859 Quarter Dollars are fairly common, though that is a relative term since a mintage of approximately 800 pieces is very small to begin with. However, in the arena of numismatics, if a collector wants a Proof 1859 Quarter Dollar, he/she can find one with relative ease. The vast majority of Proof 1859 Quarter Dollars are non-Cameos. Approximately 10 percent are Cameos, though that percentage may be as high as 20 percent. Deep Cameo 1859 Quarter Dollars are exceedingly rare.

PR63 and PR64 are the most frequently seen grades. Any examples in PR66 or better are very rare, and the best examples top out at PR67.