1841-O 25C MS67 Certification #25276063, PCGS #5400

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Owner's Comments

Briggs 3D. Extensive pedigree research by Gene Gardner led to the conclusion that this coin came out of the New Orleans Hoard of 1982. This treasure hoard was unearthed during the Hotel Meridien rennovation at the egde of the French Quarter. Several boxes of coins were broken open by an excavator digging beneath the sidewalk and locals began retrieving coins in the dirt, some in their business suits. Most were Spanish coins, but around a hundred seated quarters dated 1840, 41 were in the treasure. Before retrieval could be completed, the contractor filled the hole, covered it with cement, and continued rennovations. This event was one of several that sparked my interest in coin collecting at a young age. Ex: Gardner, Bender, Benedict. CAC.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1841-O Quarter Dollar is one of the more common dates of the 1840s, though it's mintage is not the largest. The 1841-O is also one of the most plentiful pre-1850 Quarters, though "plentiful" in this case is still rather scarce, nor does "plentiful" mean the coins are particularly nice. The typical Mint State grade for this date is MS62. Choice examples are decidedly rare, and Gems are non-existent with the exception of a single, remarkable PCGS MS67.

The overall strike on the 1841-O Quarter is usually quite good for a New Orleans product, though it is never quite as sharp as on a comparably graded Philadelphia Mint issue.

PCGS #

5400

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.74 grams

Mintage

452000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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213

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	600	R-5.8	34 / 49 TIE	62 / 114 TIE
All Grades	75	R-8.2	33 / 49 TIE	62 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 49	1 / 114

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	600
All Grades	75
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-5.8
All Grades	R-8.2
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	34 / 49 TIE
All Grades	33 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 49

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	62 / 114 TIE
All Grades	62 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 114

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 estimated grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 estimated grade

#2 MS64 PCGS grade