(1853) G25C BG-221 (Regular Strike)

Series: California Fractional Gold

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS64

PCGS MS64, ex Jay Roe, Lot 35
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PCGS #:: 10406

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Metal:: Other

Auction Record:: $1,293 • MS62 • 04-12-2013 • Holabird-Kagin Americana

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Major Varieties

(1853) G25C BG-221

Die Varieties

(1853) G25C BG-221 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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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	350	R-6.3	561 / 580 TIE	561 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	225	R-6.7	528 / 580 TIE	528 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	308 / 580 TIE	308 / 580 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	350
60 or Better	225
65 or Better	15

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-6.7
65 or Better	R-9.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	561 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	528 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	308 / 580 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	561 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	528 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	308 / 580 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS64+ PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS64+ PCGS grade

#5 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

BG-221 is an undated Quarter Dollar issued during what is known as Period One (1852-1857) of the California Pioneer Fractional Gold. According to the Breen-Gillio reference, the firm of Antoine Louis Nouizillet coined this variety in 1853. This variety is considered scarce, but it is readily available in most grades up through MS64. A single example found on the wreck of the S.S. Central America was certified as MS62 by PCGS.