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.
The 1917-S Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter is one of the lower mintage issues in the series. Examples in all circulated grades are not difficult to obtain but expect to pay a premium versus other common dates in the series. In uncirculated grades it is considered much more difficult to obtain compared to circulated examples. In MS65 and MS66 condition they begin to be scarce. In MS67 or higher it is even tougher with possibly fewer than 50 examples known more or less.
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