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.
Heritage 1/2015:3243, $9,400 - Mackenzie Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
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MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
2
MS66 PCGS grade
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
Heritage 1/2015:3243, $9,400 - Mackenzie Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1861 has the third highest mintage of any quarter eagle and it is one of the more common dates in all grades. Choice uncirculated specimens are reasonably available.
Gordon Wrubel:
Quickfinder Notes: There is a simple way to distinguish the New Reverse from the Old Reverse die. Just look at the "O" in "OF". The New Reverse has a ROUND "O", while the Old Reverse has an OVAL "O". The San Francisco branch mint issue (none were issued at Charlotte or Dahlonega in 1861) bears the Old Reverse. While scarce in its own right, the 1861 New Reverse is far more plentiful in numismatic circulation than the Old Reverse.
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