1874 25C Arrows (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 5494

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 471,200

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $19,550 • MS67 • 02-13-2008 • 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	1,100	R-4.9	3 / 5	85 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	120	R-7.8	3 / 5	69 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	20	R-9.1	3 / 5	51 / 114 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,100
60 or Better	120
65 or Better	20

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.9
60 or Better	R-7.8
65 or Better	R-9.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 5
60 or Better	3 / 5
65 or Better	3 / 5

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	85 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 114 TIE
65 or Better	51 / 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
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 estimated grade
1	MS66 estimated grade
9	MS65 PCGS grade
9	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

#9 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1874, the Mint decided to continue using arrowheads on either side of the date to differentiate the new coins from the lower weight coins of 1873 and before. The mintage of the 1874 Quarter Dollar was just over a third of the previous year -- a dramatic drop to only 156,000 coins. Even with this small mintage, this date is readily available in most grades and does not even begin to command a premium until mid-range Mint State grades. Above MS64, the 1874 Quarter Dollar is rare, with only a few MS65s and even fewer MS66s. MS67 examples are exceedingly rare.

This date boasts a strong strike and frosty, sometimes brilliant luster.