1836 $2.50 Block 8 AU55 Certification #81828309, PCGS #97694

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Owner's Comments

The 1836, "Block 8," variety of the Classic Quarter Eagle is about four times as scarce as the "Script 8" variety, but it is not a very scarce coin. The mintage and the survival rate for the 1836 quarter eagles were high, which makes this coin one of the easier pieces to find in the series. The coin show above is a very pleasing example for the AU-55 grade. The surfaces are original with minimal marks, and the eye appeal is good for the grade.

PCGS #

97694

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.20 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

547986

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

104

Pop Lower

359

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	475	R-6.0	8 / 11 TIE	8 / 11 TIE
All Grades	75	R-8.2	8 / 11	8 / 11
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	3 / 11 TIE	3 / 11 TIE

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	475
All Grades	75
60 or Better	6

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-6.0
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.7

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	8 / 11 TIE
All Grades	8 / 11
60 or Better	3 / 11 TIE

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	8 / 11 TIE
All Grades	8 / 11
60 or Better	3 / 11 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Unknown Ira Reed auction, lot 652 - Harold Bareford Collection - Stack's 12/1978:80 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:297, $36,800 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2063, $61,687.50
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS64+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Unknown Ira Reed auction, lot 652 - Harold Bareford Collection - Stack's 12/1978:80 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:297, $36,800 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2063, $61,687.50

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade