1868 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66

PCGS MS65+

PCGS #:: 5472

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.20 grams

Mintage:: 29,400

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $69,000 • MS66 CAC • 01-06-2010 • 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	400	R-6.2	15 / 48 TIE	34 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	45	R-8.6	18 / 48	48 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	7	R-9.6	14 / 48 TIE	38 / 114 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400
60 or Better	45
65 or Better	7

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.6
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 48
65 or Better	14 / 48 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	34 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	38 / 114 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2008:2280 - Heritage, 1/2010L2515, $69,000 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30387, $61,687.50
3	MS65+ PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 estimated grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2008:2280 - Heritage, 1/2010L2515, $69,000 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30387, $61,687.50

#3 MS65+ PCGS grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS65 estimated grade

#8 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1868 Quarter Dollar has a small mintage, but the supply of surviving examples is sufficient to meet most demand. This delicate balance, which exists for all coins, means that examples of the 1868 Quarter can be found in most grades at prices that seem low relative to the rarity of this date. Even Mint State examples look like good values because they are only three times more expensive than coins which are much more common. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at the MS64 level and goes to MS66, where only three examples have been certified by PCGS. This date comes well struck in all areas, including the stars, denticles, and feathers.