1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial (Regular Strike)

Series: Gold Commemoratives 1903-1926

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 7466

Designer:: John R. Sinnock

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 46,019

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $54,625 • MS67 • 01-01-2007 • 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	22,000	R-2.7	13 / 13	13 / 13
60 or Better	15,000	R-2.9	13 / 13	13 / 13
65 or Better	2,500	R-4.5	7 / 13 TIE	7 / 13 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	22,000
60 or Better	15,000
65 or Better	2,500

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.9
65 or Better	R-4.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 13
60 or Better	13 / 13
65 or Better	7 / 13 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 13
60 or Better	13 / 13
65 or Better	7 / 13 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	“NiceGold” Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

“NiceGold” Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1926, the U.S. celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by issuing two commemorative coins, a half dollar and a $2.50 gold piece. The front of the $2.50 gold piece features a full-length image of Liberty holding a torch in her outstretched right arm and an unfurling scroll in the other. The back of the coin is a frontal view of Independence Hall, where the delegates met and signed the document.

The $2.50 Sesqui has the largest mintage of any early gold commemorative by far, apparently in anticipation of strong collector demand. PCGS alone has certified over 11,000 examples, representing almost a fourth of the total mintage. The most common grade is MS64, followed by MS63, then MS65. MS66 examples are scarce, but not rare, the result of the low relief design and the open, vulnerable devices. No MS67 examples are known yet, and if such a high-grade piece were to hit the market, the value would be astonishing.