1823/2 25C G6 Certification #06864301, PCGS #5334

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Owner's Comments

The Holy Grail. Beyond rare, this 1823/2 Capped Bust Quarter is an astronomical R-8.8 rarity with a microscopic ~ 31 known survivors. To top it off, this example boasts legendary pedigree, tracing its lineage back to the elite collection of the late American composer, Jerome D. Kern. This isn't just a coin; it’s a numismatic high like none other. I am incredibly honored and humbled to be the current custodian of this beyond amazing coin. PCGS POP #2

Expert Comments

Denis Loring

According to Steve Tompkins' recent reference, 31 examples of this famous rarity are known. I'd guess there are a few low-grade ones yet to be discovered. The finest seen is a gem Proof with a pedigree tracing all the way back to Levick. Two Mint States are next, followed by two AU's (one from Norweb 1538) and four XF's, including Eliasberg 1386. More than half of the known specimens grade VG or lower.

PCGS #

5334

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

27.50 millimeters

Weight

6.74 grams

Mintage

17800

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	33	R-8.8	1 / 15	1 / 24
All Grades	2	R-9.9	1 / 15 TIE	1 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 15	1 / 24

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.
65 or Better	33
All Grades	2
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-8.8
All Grades	R-9.9
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	1 / 15
All Grades	1 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 15

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.
65 or Better	1 / 24
All Grades	1 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 24

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	AU58+ PCGS grade	Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 6/1906:775, $360 - S.H. & H. Chapman, sold privately - Virgil Brand Collection (Journal # 33225) - Hollinbeck-Kagin 11/1973:1140 - Summit Rare Coins, sold privately - Chris Napolitano, sold privately in 7/2005 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98346, $188,000 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	AU58 PCGS grade	Stack’s “Anderson-Dupont Collection” 11/1954:1798 - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 3/1988:1538, $28,600 - Fred Matthews Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1990:1432 - Charlton “Swampy” Myers Collection - Sheridan Downey - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1072, $246,750 This coin, when it appeared in the Norweb sale, was accompanied by a letter dated 12/27/1867 from coin dealer, Edward Cogan, to Joseph Reakirt regarding the 1823/2 Quarter census. It is unclear whether this was the coin from the Reakirt Collection
2	AU58 estimated grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade	Superior 8/2002:860, $46,000
5	AU53 estimated grade

#1 AU58+ PCGS grade

Harlan P. Smith Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 6/1906:775, $360 - S.H. & H. Chapman, sold privately - Virgil Brand Collection (Journal # 33225) - Hollinbeck-Kagin 11/1973:1140 - Summit Rare Coins, sold privately - Chris Napolitano, sold privately in 7/2005 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98346, $188,000 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 AU58 PCGS grade

Stack’s “Anderson-Dupont Collection” 11/1954:1798 - Norweb Collection - Bowers & Merena 3/1988:1538, $28,600 - Fred Matthews Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1990:1432 - Charlton “Swampy” Myers Collection - Sheridan Downey - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack’s/Bowers & Sotheby’s 5/2015:1072, $246,750

This coin, when it appeared in the Norweb sale, was accompanied by a letter dated 12/27/1867 from coin dealer, Edward Cogan, to Joseph Reakirt regarding the 1823/2 Quarter census. It is unclear whether this was the coin from the Reakirt Collection

#2 AU58 estimated grade

#4 AU55 PCGS grade

Superior 8/2002:860, $46,000

#5 AU53 estimated grade