1876 25C BG-786 (Regular Strike)

Series: California Fractional Gold

PCGS MS64+

PCGS MS64, ex Jay Roe, Lot 232
Image courtesy of Bowers and Merena Auctions

PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 10613

Designer:: N/A

Edge:: N/A

Diameter:: N/A

Weight:: N/A

Mintage:: N/A

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Other

Auction Record:: $3,881 • MS65 • 07-07-2011 • Heritage Auctions

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1876 25C BG-786

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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	35	R-8.8	288 / 580 TIE	288 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	28	R-8.9	266 / 580 TIE	266 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	129 / 580 TIE	129 / 580 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	35
60 or Better	28
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-8.9
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	288 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	266 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	129 / 580 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	288 / 580 TIE
60 or Better	266 / 580 TIE
65 or Better	129 / 580 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS64+ PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Jay Roe Collection - Bowers & Merena 9/2003:232, $546
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS64+ PCGS grade

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Jay Roe Collection - Bowers & Merena 9/2003:232, $546

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

BG-786 is a re-use of the Indian Head obverse die of BG-785 combined with the reverse of BG-779. All three of these BG numbers have been attributed to Herman Brand as the maker.

BG-786 is listed as "Low Rarity 6" in the Breen-Gillio reference, suggesting a surviving population of "about 25 to 30 known." However, because PCGS alone has certified 34 pieces (as of September 2014), it is more likely that the range of survivors is in the 50-75 range, making it a Rarity 5 or thereabouts. Either way, this is a popular variety because of the Native American head on the obverse.

Most examples of the BG-786 grade out from MS63 to MS64. Gems are very rare, with only one PCGS MS65 at the top of the Condition Census.