1839 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Classic Head $2 1/2 1834-1839

PCGS MS62

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PCGS MS61

PCGS #:: 7698

Designer:: William Kneass

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.20 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 27,021

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $28,200 • MS61 • 08-08-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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1839 $2.50

Die Varieties

1839 $2.50 HM-1

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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.
All Grades	115	R-7.8	1 / 11	1 / 11
60 or Better	7	R-9.6	2 / 11 TIE	2 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 11

Survival Estimate
All Grades	115
60 or Better	7
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.8
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 11
60 or Better	2 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 11
60 or Better	2 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 11

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade
1	MS62 estimated grade
1	MS62 estimated grade
4	MS61 PCGS grade
4	MS61 PCGS grade
4	MS61 PCGS grade
7	MS61 PCGS grade
7	AU58 PCGS grade
7	AU58 PCGS grade
7	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 estimated grade

#4 MS61 PCGS grade

#7 MS61 PCGS grade

#7 AU58 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): This is certainly one of the most underrated quarter eagles of this type. The auction records clearly indicate that the 1839 is nearly as rare as the lower mintage 1838-C or 1839-D. Stricly uncirculated specimens are extremely rare.