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.
The 1893 Barber Quarter has one of the higher mintages in the Barber Quarter series and many examples were saved. Therefore, it is one of the more common dates in the series. Examples up to about VF to XF condition are really common and very affordable that most collectors can afford them. In AU condition they begin to bring a significantly higher premium. In uncirculated MS60 to MS64 condition they are scarce. In MS65 they are very scarce. And in MS66 condition there are very few examples available. MS67 or higher condition they are extremely rare.
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