1885 25C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

PCGS PR67+

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 5586

Designer:: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 930

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $33,358 • PR66 • 08-06-2000 • 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	800	R-5.4	18 / 25 TIE	47 / 54 TIE
60 or Better	760	R-5.4	20 / 25 TIE	49 / 54 TIE
65 or Better	175	R-7.2	19 / 25 TIE	44 / 54 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	800
60 or Better	760
65 or Better	175

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-5.4
65 or Better	R-7.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	18 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 25 TIE
65 or Better	19 / 25 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	47 / 54 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 54 TIE
65 or Better	44 / 54 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade
2	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

#2 PR67 PCGS grade

#3 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The Proof 1885 Quarter Dollar mimics the 1884 very closely in terms of the number of Proofs minted, the number of survivors, and the grade distribution. Cameo examples are very scarce and Deep Cameo examples are extremely rare. Most examples are very well-made, with full, sharp details on both sides. PR65 and better examples are fairly plentiful relative to other dates, and the finest examples (in all three designations: non-Cameo, Cameo, and Deep Cameo) grade out at PR67. At the top end, collectors will find some beautifully toned examples (see the images above).