1897-S 25C MS66 Certification #21555075, PCGS #5618

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Owner's Comments

A beautiful original coin, exactingly struck, and with subtle iridescent toning that comes to life under appropriate lighting. The 1897-S and 1898-S are perhaps the most underrated dates in this series, both quite difficult to locate in all grades, and particularly so in full gem. Ex Dale Friend.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1897-S Quarter Dollar is found with the mintmark in two positions: one with the S above the space between the R of QUARTER and the D of DOLLAR and another with the S above the left edge of the D. Apparently, the first variety (S between the R and D) is the scarcer of the two. Click on the "View All Images" link to see examples of both.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Those Shifty Mintmarks" by David Lange, The Numismatist, September 2010, pp. 21-22

PCGS #

5618

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

542229

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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803

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	100	R-8.0	9 / 74 TIE	9 / 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	100
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-8.0
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	9 / 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	9 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Craig M. Morgan, M.D. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1998:147, $10,925 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98563, $21,150 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2017:214, $28,200 - R.S.D. Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 11/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98402, $36,425 - Sage Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2013:6372, $15,275 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:267, $15,275 - Srotag Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
4	MS66+ PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection - Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Craig M. Morgan, M.D. Collection - Bowers & Merena 11/1998:147, $10,925 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV - Heritage 10/2015:98563, $21,150 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2017:214, $28,200 - R.S.D. Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Joseph O'Connor, sold privately in 11/2003 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98402, $36,425 - Sage Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2013:6372, $15,275 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 5/2018:267, $15,275 - Srotag Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection - Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)