1897-O 25C MS65 Certification #10922565, PCGS #5617

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Owner's Comments

Part of the difficult run of Barber quarters from the New Orleans mint, the 1897-O is an exceptionally challenging issue in gem. The present example has as much eye appeal as any seen. Sparkling luster and a precisely detailed strike are augmented by attractive toning, giving the look of a superb gem. Only one notable abrasion at about 9 o'clock on the obverse keeps this coin from a substantially higher grade. From RARCOA, a company that was once quite prominent both in auctions and in Barber coinage.

PCGS #

5617

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

1414800

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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376

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	2000	R-4.6	1 / 74 TIE	1 / 74 TIE
All Grades	80	R-8.2	1 / 74 TIE	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	11 / 74 TIE	11 / 74 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	2000
All Grades	80
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-4.6
All Grades	R-8.2
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	1 / 74 TIE
All Grades	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 74 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	1 / 74 TIE
All Grades	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2014:4213, $8,518.75
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2014:4213, $8,518.75

#3 MS66 PCGS grade