1865 $2.50 XF45 Certification #47059330, PCGS #7801

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Like the 1864, the 1865 is extremely rare as a nonproof. Of the 25 appearances at auction in our 226 catalogue survey, only 10 were busienss strikes. I have never seen a mint state 1865 and, in fact, have seen less than a dozen nonproofs in all. Although its mintage is greater than for either the $3 gold piece or half eagle of the same date, the quarter eagle is significantly more rare than either of those two denominations in nonproof condition. The 1865 and 1864 are two of the rarest dates in the entire series and, disregarding proofs, have actually appeared at auction less often then any other quarter eagle except the 1804 13 Star Reverse and the recently discovered 1862/1.

PCGS #

7801

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

18.00 millimeters

Weight

4.18 grams

Mintage

1520

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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	35	R-8.8	4 / 147	4 / 147
All Grades	2	R-9.9	3 / 147 TIE	3 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 147	1 / 147

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	35
All Grades	2
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-8.8
All Grades	R-9.9
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	4 / 147
All Grades	3 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 147

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	4 / 147
All Grades	3 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 147

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 PCGS grade
2	AU58 PCGS grade	Horseshoe Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:1545, $25,875
2	AU58 PCGS grade
2	AU58 PCGS grade
5	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

#2 AU58 PCGS grade

Horseshoe Collection - Bowers & Merena 8/2010:1545, $25,875

#2 AU58 PCGS grade

#5 AU58 PCGS grade