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.
Though the mintage of the 1936-D Rhode Island is 25% lower than the 1936 and nearly identical to the 1936-S, the 1936-D is just slightly scarcer than the 1936 and quite a bit more common than the 1936-S. The typical 1936-D Rhode Island has frosty luster, though some specimens have semi-prooflike surfaces. Marks can sometimes be a problem with the Rhode Islands due to their shallow design relief.
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