1837 $2.50 AU53 Certification #18697892, PCGS #7695

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

After a record mintage of almost 548 thousand quarter eagles in 1836, the production dropped off dramatically in 1837 to a little over 45 thousand. Part of the reason for this low mintage was probably the Panic of 1837 which curtailed economic activity. It has been estimated that only about 300 of these coins exist today.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The relatively low mintage and low number of auction appearances correctly indicate that this is a very scarce date. Choice uncirculated specimens are much more elusive than the three preceeding dates, and most of the ones that I have seen are frosty and softly struck over Liberty's ear.

PCGS #

7695

Designer

William Kneass

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.20 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

45080

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

128

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	300	R-6.4	5 / 11	5 / 11
All Grades	35	R-8.8	6 / 11	6 / 11
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	1 / 11 TIE	1 / 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	300
All Grades	35
60 or Better	3

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-6.4
All Grades	R-8.8
60 or Better	R-9.8

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	5 / 11
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	1 / 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	5 / 11
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	1 / 11 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65+ PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2004:7164 - Heritage 6/2008:1804 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection
3	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS64 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65+ PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2004:7164 - Heritage 6/2008:1804 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#3 MS64 PCGS grade

#5 MS63 PCGS grade