1898-S 25C MS65 Certification #21957396, PCGS #5621

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Owner's Comments

This issue proves to be extremely difficult to locate in gem, much moreso than is commonly thought. A close look at the pops at both services confirms this assertion; the '98-S equals or bests almost every other date in the series for scarcity in mint state and in gem. In fact, this issue is difficult to locate in all grades. The 1898-S has Sunnywood's vote for "most underrated date" in the series. An attractive, beautifully toned piece such as the present gem is really a rare find for the BQ enthusiast. Ex Dale Friend; previously from Heritage, 2005 ANA Signature Sale (8/05:6058).

PCGS #

5621

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

1020592

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

232

Region

The United States of America

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PCGS Population

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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	20	R-9.1	1 / 74 TIE	1 / 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	20

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-9.1

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

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 estimated grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 estimated grade