1898-O 25C MS67 Certification #05968000, PCGS #5620

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Owner's Comments

The single finest example graded by PCGS, this coin features exceptionally flawless surfaces, including Miss Liberty's cheek, under attractive original and colorful toning. An irreplaceable superb gem. This coin is also a good example of how a set evolves. Our first 1898-O was a beautiful PCGS MS65 with blue and gold secondary toning. This was replaced by a lustrous original PCGS MS66 with peripheral toning that came out of a Stack's auction raw. That coin had superb arm's length eye appeal, but it did sport some light scratches on the portrait visible under magnification. When this MS67 came along, we reluctantly gave up the other two; but we are happy to have this definitive and beautiful example.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1898-O Quarter Dollar is semi-scarce and, in terms of rarity, it ranks 13th out of the 74 date/mintmark combinations in this series. It is fairly scarce in Mint State, but shows up relatively frequently at auction. The typical Mint State 1898-O Quarter falls into a grade range of MS2 to MS64, with Gems being very rare. There are two important outliers that are very special: one PCGS MS68+ (one of only four in the series) and a PCGS MS68. Both coins are visual stunners, with exceptional color and eye appeal.

This date exhibits a variety of strikes, ranging from weak to strong talons on the right side of the reverse. In our opinion, a fully struck example should command a premium, though they can be found with no premium attached.

PCGS #

5620

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

1868000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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298

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	2500	R-4.5	13 / 74 TIE	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	80	R-8.2	1 / 74 TIE	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	5 / 74 TIE	5 / 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	2500
All Grades	80
60 or Better	25

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-4.5
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 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	13 / 74 TIE
All Grades	1 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 8/1998:165 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30424, $58,750 - RSD Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7115, $17,250 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 8/1998:165 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30424, $58,750 - RSD Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7115, $17,250 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade