1961 25C MS65 Certification #07889053, PCGS #5870

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1961, while one of the most common 1932-1964 silver Washingtom quarters in all grades up to MS64, is actually a mid-range rarity for the series in Gem MS65 or better condition. It is certainly rarer in Gem condition than the S Mints of the 1940s and 1950s.

PCGS #

5870

Designer

John Flanagan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

37036000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

684

Pop Lower

514

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	3704000	R-1.0	35 / 93 TIE	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	70000	R-2.3	73 / 93 TIE	73 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	8300	R-3.3	30 / 93 TIE	30 / 93 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	3704000
All Grades	70000
60 or Better	8300

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-1.0
All Grades	R-2.3
60 or Better	R-3.3

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	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	73 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 93 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	35 / 93 TIE
All Grades	73 / 93 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 93 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade