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.
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
8
AU53 PCGS grade
8
AU53 estimated grade
#1 MS64 PCGS grade
#1 MS64 PCGS grade
#3 MS62 PCGS grade
#3 MS62 PCGS grade
#3 MS62 estimated grade
#6 AU55 PCGS grade
#6 AU55 PCGS grade
#8 AU55 PCGS grade
Ellen D Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Simpson Collection
#8 AU53 PCGS grade
#8 AU53 estimated grade
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1872 is one of the rarest Philadelphia Mint issues of the Liberty Head type. Only the 1875 and 1873 are unquestionably rarer and the 1872 compares favorably to the famous 1858 as well as the lower mintage dates as 1863, 1876 and 1877. Overall, business strikes are only a little more common than proofs.
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