1873 25C Open 3 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 5485

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.20 grams

Mintage:: 172,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $14,950 • MS66 • 07-28-2005 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1873 25C Closed 3
1873 25C Open 3

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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	375	R-6.2	15 / 48 TIE	34 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	19 / 48 TIE	50 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	7	R-9.6	14 / 48 TIE	38 / 114 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	375
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	7

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 48 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 48 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 48 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	34 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	38 / 114 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 estimated grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade
7	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS65 estimated grade

#7 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1873 No Arrows Quarter Dollar can be found in two versions: Closed 3 and Open 3. Mint officials rejected the Closed 3 variety because it looked too much like an 8, and replaced it with the Open 3. Of the two versions, the Open 3 is clearly the more common and can be found in higher grade than the Closed 3. The generally high quality of this date is reflected in the PCGS Condition census, where the lowest grade is MS64. The best examples top out at MS66. This date is known for frosty luster and excellent striking qualities.