1927 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Head $2 1/2 1908-1929

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 7951

Designer:: Bela Lyon Pratt

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 388,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $20,700 • MS66 • 08-11-2011 • 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	50,833	R-2.4	11 / 15 TIE	11 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	38,333	R-2.6	11 / 15 TIE	11 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	1,100	R-4.9	12 / 15 TIE	12 / 15 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	50,833
60 or Better	38,333
65 or Better	1,100

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.4
60 or Better	R-2.6
65 or Better	R-4.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	12 / 15 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	11 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	12 / 15 TIE

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#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1927 is similar in overall rarity to the 1926 and can be obtained without much difficulty in MS-65 or lower condition. Gem quality specimens are available from time to time but certainly cannot be found in any great quantity. As with all the Pratt $2.5 and $5 issues, there is a dramatic drop-off in availability above MS-65 condition, and, for all practical purposes, superb quality examples, although they certainly do exist, are virtually unobtainable.

Like the 1926 and the other late Philadelphia Mint issues, the 1927 is usually very well struck with very good lustre and color. The color is similar to the 1926; that is, specimens range from light rose gold to a richer greenish gold. Along with the 1926, this issue is generally the most attractive of the series in high grade.