1860-S $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $2 1/2 1840-1907

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 7793

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 35,600

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $25,300 • MS64 • 01-05-2011 • Heritage Auctions

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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	105	R-7.9	41 / 147 TIE	41 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	8	R-9.6	43 / 147 TIE	43 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 147	1 / 147

Survival Estimate
All Grades	105
60 or Better	8
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.9
60 or Better	R-9.6
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	41 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 147

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	41 / 147 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 147 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 147

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade
1	MS64 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
3	MS63 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade
7	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#7 MS62 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1860-S, and all subsequent S Mint quarter eagles until 1877, still retain the quarter eagle reverse that was used from 1840 to 1858. The 1860-S is a very scarce coin in any condition and is extremely rare better than EF. Only a few uncirculated pieces are known, with reputedly the finest being the specimen that was offered in the New Netherlands 48th Sale in 1956. Most known specimens are very worn.