1838 25C Capped Bust VG10 Certification #59491744, PCGS #5357

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Owner's Comments

In 1838, the Philadelphia Mint produced two entirely different quarter designs: the final year of the classic Capped Bust and the debut of the new Seated Liberty design.The 1838 Bust Quarter is a readily accessible coin for collectors, but in VG10 grade its a beautiful example of a mid-grade coin that is easy on the eyes & a welcome addition to any registry. PCGS Pop in VG10 grade is #7.

Expert Comments

By 1838, John Reich’s Capped Bust design was nearing its end. Half Dimes and dimes had already transitioned to Christian Gobrecht’s rendition of Thomas Sully’s Liberty Seated design. And while half dollars would wait one more year, 1838 was the transitional year for quarters.

There is only one die pair known for 1838, mating a new obverse with a reverse used previously for the common 1837 B-2. Given the abnormally large mintage reported for this single die pair, it is likely that some of the Capped Bust Quarters included in the 1838 mintage were dated 1837.

PCGS #

5357

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.74 grams

Mintage

366000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

583

Pop Lower

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	1625	R-4.7	2 / 9	13 / 24 TIE
All Grades	67	R-8.3	5 / 9 TIE	16 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	7	R-9.6	6 / 9 TIE	15 / 24 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	1625
All Grades	67
60 or Better	7

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-4.7
All Grades	R-8.3
60 or Better	R-9.6

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	2 / 9
All Grades	5 / 9 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 9 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	13 / 24 TIE
All Grades	16 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 estimated grade	Superior 9/1997:190 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98353, $55,813 - Heritage 9/2015:3860, $82,250
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 7/2003:1155 - Heritage 2/2005:6528, $13,800 - Bowers & Merena 3/2006:650, $14,950 - Heritage 1/2009:3734, $28,750 - Heritage 5/2009:618, $18,400 - Joe O’Connor (OCNUMIS) - J. Clayton Shaw - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS65+ PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade	Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11342, not sold

#1 MS66 estimated grade

Superior 9/1997:190 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II - Heritage 10/2014:98353, $55,813 - Heritage 9/2015:3860, $82,250

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 7/2003:1155 - Heritage 2/2005:6528, $13,800 - Bowers & Merena 3/2006:650, $14,950 - Heritage 1/2009:3734, $28,750 - Heritage 5/2009:618, $18,400 - Joe O’Connor (OCNUMIS) - J. Clayton Shaw - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#4 MS65+ PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:11342, not sold