1825 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust $2 1/2 1808-1834

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 7664

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.50 millimeters

Weight:: 4.37 grams

Mintage:: 4,434

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $240,000 • MS65 • 09-04-2025 • Stack's Bowers

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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	125	R-7.7	5 / 5	8 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	47	R-8.5	5 / 5	9 / 12 TIE
65 or Better	3	R-9.8	3 / 5 TIE	5 / 12 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	125
60 or Better	47
65 or Better	3

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.7
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 5
60 or Better	5 / 5
65 or Better	3 / 5 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 12 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 12 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Abe Kosoff - Mike Kliman and Robert Emmer - RARCOA “Auction '88” 7/1988:1872 - Great Lakes Collection - Larry Hanks, sold privately in 8/2000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2050, $499,375
2	MS65 estimated grade	Stack's 3/1985:756 - David Akers “Auction ‘89” 7/1989:1363 - Stack's 10/2008:1149 - Stack's 3/2009:5743 - Stack's 1/2010:3452 - Heritage 10/2011:4632, $115,000
3	MS64 PCGS grade	Springdale Collection of Early U.S. Gold Coins - Superior 5/2006:994, $63,250 - Donald E. Bently Collection - Heritage 3/2014:30213, $105,750 - McCoy Family Collection of U.S. Early Gold Quarter Eagles - Heritage 1/2016:5538, $94,000
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 estimated grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3197, $141,000
8	MS63 PCGS grade
8	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Abe Kosoff - Mike Kliman and Robert Emmer - RARCOA “Auction '88” 7/1988:1872 - Great Lakes Collection - Larry Hanks, sold privately in 8/2000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2050, $499,375

#2 MS65 estimated grade

Stack's 3/1985:756 - David Akers “Auction ‘89” 7/1989:1363 - Stack's 10/2008:1149 - Stack's 3/2009:5743 - Stack's 1/2010:3452 - Heritage 10/2011:4632, $115,000

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

Springdale Collection of Early U.S. Gold Coins - Superior 5/2006:994, $63,250 - Donald E. Bently Collection - Heritage 3/2014:30213, $105,750 - McCoy Family Collection of U.S. Early Gold Quarter Eagles - Heritage 1/2016:5538, $94,000

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#8 MS64 estimated grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3197, $141,000

#8 MS63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): Despite the fact that the number of auction appearances of the 1825 is comparable to that for the 1821, 1826, and 1827, and significantly less than for the 1824/1, it has been my experience that the 1825 is the most common date of this rare type, particularly in choice condition. I have seen a number of choice uncirculated examples, more than I have of any other date. As is typical of this type, most 1825's are weakly struck on the head of Liberty, but a small number do exist that are boldly struck.