1854 25C XF40 Certification #16937942, PCGS #5432

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Owner's Comments

I think this coin is strong for the grade but some annoying chatter in the right obverse field coupled with grungy organics kept it out of a 45 holder. Interesting retained CUD on the reverse between 5 and 6 o'clock that is not listed in the Briggs book; although with a reported mintage of 12 million there are bound to be many undiscovered varieties.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1854, the Mint decided to remove the rays from the back of the Quarter Dollars. From a technical standpoint, the rays created difficulties in striking the coins (more crevies in which to force the metal), and the obverse arrowheads were sufficient to let the public know that the new coins were different from the old (they were lighter). In 1854, the Phildalphia Mint struck nearly 13 million Quarter Dollars, creating an ample supply for both commerce and collectors. As a result, Mint State examples are quite common, especially in MS63 and MS64. The finest examples top out at MS66.

PCGS #

5432

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.20 grams

Mintage

12380000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

843

Pop Lower

370

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	5000	R-4.0	6 / 6	110 / 114 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	5 / 6	94 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	4 / 6	56 / 114 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	5000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	30

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-4.0
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.9

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	6 / 6
All Grades	5 / 6
60 or Better	4 / 6

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	110 / 114 TIE
All Grades	94 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	56 / 114 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Part II - Heritage 11/2013:33370, $38,188 - The Type Set Collection (Oliver Jung) (PCGS Set Registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:5179, $34,500
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Rare Coins of New Hampshire, sold privately in 8/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98364, $45,531.25
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Part II - Heritage 11/2013:33370, $38,188 - The Type Set Collection (Oliver Jung) (PCGS Set Registry) - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:5179, $34,500

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Rare Coins of New Hampshire, sold privately in 8/2007 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98364, $45,531.25

#1 MS67 PCGS grade