1854-O 25C Arrows AU55 Certification #42170075, PCGS #5433

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Quarter Dollars with mintages of over a million coins were unheard of until 1853. In 1853 and 1854, the Philadelphia Mint killed the old mintage records by a mile. Both years boasted mintages of over 12 million coins, a monster effort. In 1853 and 1854, the New Orleans Mint contributed by producing over a million quarters in each of those years. The mintage of the 1854-O Quarter is only slightly higher than that of the 1853-O, but the 1854-O is much less expensive because of a larger supply in all grades.

Mint State examples of the 1854-O With Arrows Quarter are scarce, but not rare. The best example is a single PCGS MS66.

Be sure to check the mintmark on any 1854-O Quarter Dollar for the rare and elusive Huge O variety. The mintmark on this unusual variety is over-sized and misshapen, making it easy to distinguish.

PCGS #

5433

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.20 grams

Mintage

1484000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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132

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	700	R-5.6	4 / 6	70 / 114 TIE
All Grades	60	R-8.4	3 / 6	58 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	2 / 6	19 / 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	700
All Grades	60
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-5.6
All Grades	R-8.4
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	4 / 6
All Grades	3 / 6
60 or Better	2 / 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	70 / 114 TIE
All Grades	58 / 114 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 114 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Matthew A. Stickney Collection - Henry Chapman 6/1907:1193 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1457, $34,100 - Bowers & Merena 5/1999:2087, $28,750 - Stuart Blay, sold privately in 8/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98429, $23,500
1	MS66 estimated grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2015:4088, $15,275 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS65 PCGS grade	Superior 5/1990:3669 - Heritage 5/2008:316, $29,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98428, $14,100 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2019:3061
3	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Matthew A. Stickney Collection - Henry Chapman 6/1907:1193 - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/1997:1457, $34,100 - Bowers & Merena 5/1999:2087, $28,750 - Stuart Blay, sold privately in 8/2008 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98429, $23,500

#1 MS66 estimated grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2015:4088, $15,275 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

Superior 5/1990:3669 - Heritage 5/2008:316, $29,900 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98428, $14,100 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2019:3061

#3 MS65 PCGS grade