Sub-100 Population Coins...

Boosibri · October 15, 2013 10:07AM

I tried this in an earlier post but didn't exactly get the response that I was looking for. Many folks posted condition rarities, varieties, or infrequently graded World coins. All nice coins for sure but not what I was after.

So let's try again...
Post a Redbook non-variety US mint issued non-proof coin that you own or once owned with less than 100 known in all grades using the PCGS Coinfacts estimated populations as the guide. Looking for absolute rarity here, tough to find, even tougher to find nice coins with only a few in existence in all grades. .

1842 $2.5 P45 CAC, Pop 55

1860 $2.5 Old Reverse P58 CAC, Pop 50

1842 $5 Large Date Large Letters, P53 CAC, Pop 47

1842-O $5 P40 CAC ex. Littlejohn, Pop 60

1846 $5 P55 Gold CAC, Pop 50

1847-O $5 P35 CAC, Pop 50

1859 $5 P55 CAC, Pop 75

1859-S $5 P53 CAC, Pop 55

1860-S $5 P45 CAC, Pop 50

Care to share?

SmEagle1795 · October 15, 2013 10:14AM

I've parted ways with all of these but have zero regrets, as I absolutely love the coin that I've "combined them" all into:

Boosibri · October 15, 2013 10:16AM

I'd love to see the coin you combined all of those into!

rhedden · October 15, 2013 10:19AM

I think I understood this thread the first time, but I didn't post anything after the thread got all confused. Since I have similar collecting interests as the OP- the really rare stuff with less than 100 known in all grades- I will enjoy watching this thread. Population estimates are my own conjectures, as I don't subscribe to Coinfacts.

1873-CC Quarter Dollar- 50 to 75 pieces known in all grades. (Uncertified)

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1797 13 Stars Half Dime- less than 50 pieces known in all grades. (Uncertified)

1860 Stars Obverse transitional pattern half dime- 100 minted. PCGS MS63.

rhedden · October 15, 2013 10:27AM

1803 "small 8"half dime. 25 known according to PCGS Pop. report. Yeah, it's badly scratched, but there are only about 25 of them left!

1822 25/50C Bust quarter. Pop. report says nothing about surviving pops., but it has to be well under 100.

rhedden · October 15, 2013 10:33AM

I know some of these coins I'm posting are so ugly that they're going to make people puke, but when you get into these <100 known issues, you've got to take what you can get or afford. Many collectors consider the 1870-CC, 1871-CC, and 1873-CC quarters non-collectible and just don't bother to pursue them. Nice PCGS VF examples would probably cost you $75,000 for all three issues. I got these two at WalMart under the Rollback sign due to some minor issues.

By that, I mean they are "minor" coins with major issues.

GeorgeKellogg · October 15, 2013 10:44AM

The CoinFacts estimate is 75 (in all grades). The images are courtesy of BluCC Photos.

commoncents05 · October 15, 2013 11:17AM

<< The CoinFacts estimate is 75 (in all grades). The images are courtesy of BluCC Photos.

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Where do I send the bill for my jaw injury after it hit the floor? Super cool coin.

-Paul

OnlyGoldIsMoney · October 15, 2013 11:21AM

This one just makes the cut, Coinfacts estimates the surviving population as 100 (of 640 minted).

1881 $2.50 PCGS AU53 CAC

Boosibri · October 15, 2013 11:23AM

... Love the 61-D.

Walkerguy21D · October 15, 2013 9:58PM

This one might surprise some folks, who normally may think of branch mint gold and silver issues when talking rare coins:

RYK · October 15, 2013 11:12PM

Post a Redbook non-variety US mint issued non-proof coin that you own or once owned with less than 100 known in all grades using the PCGS Coinfacts estimated populations as the guide. Looking for absolute rarity here, tough to find, even tougher to find nice coins with only a few in existence in all grades. .

Gosh, that's pretty narrow.

ricko · October 15, 2013 11:32PM

Great thread...some amazing coins displayed here...thanks...Cheers, RickO

Boosibri · October 16, 2013 12:16AM

<< Post a Redbook non-variety US mint issued non-proof coin that you own or once owned with less than 100 known in all grades using the PCGS Coinfacts estimated populations as the guide. Looking for absolute rarity here, tough to find, even tougher to find nice coins with only a few in existence in all grades. .

Gosh, that's pretty narrow.

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Aren't you funny!

mgoodm3 · October 16, 2013 12:27AM

I feel all left out now

RYK · October 16, 2013 12:37AM

<< 

<< Post a Redbook non-variety US mint issued non-proof coin that you own or once owned with less than 100 known in all grades using the PCGS Coinfacts estimated populations as the guide. Looking for absolute rarity here, tough to find, even tougher to find nice coins with only a few in existence in all grades. .

Gosh, that's pretty narrow.

>>

Aren't you funny!

>>

Here's another...

GeorgeKellogg · October 16, 2013 2:13AM

The 1840-D quarter eagle has an estimated CoinFacts population of 65 in all grades, with high grade examples being very rare. Most 1840-D quarter eagles were struck from severely cracked dies. Attractive examples of this issue are very hard to find.

This example is from the James A. Stack collection (not related to the well-known coin firm of the same name).

mvs7 · October 16, 2013 2:21AM

This 1875-S $5 has a PCGS CoinFacts survival estimate of 85 in all grades...

Boosibri · October 16, 2013 2:26AM

<< The 1840-D quarter eagle has an estimated CoinFacts population of 65 in all grades, with high grade examples being very rare. Most 1840-D quarter eagles were struck from severely cracked dies. Attractive examples of this issue are very hard to find.

This example is from the James A. Stack collection (not related to the well-known coin firm of the same name).

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Wow, that is my kind of coin!

mvs7 · October 16, 2013 2:33AM

When you say "1857-S," most think now-common shipwreck date. However, much rarer than its flashy $20 counterpart, the 1857-S $10 still has a survival estimate of only 100.

RYK · October 16, 2013 2:51AM

liefgold · October 16, 2013 2:52AM

Original mintage of 400. Estimated survivors of 70.
Sorry for the crappy pics, coin is prooflike as many are.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · October 16, 2013 4:19AM

The 1860 $2.50 Old Reverse does not show up often and certainly not often in the same thread.

PCGS AU55 CAC (Coinfacts estimate of 50 and 27 graded to date at PCGS)

roadrunner · October 16, 2013 5:43AM

It's possible that the 70-cc and 71-cc quarters have surviving pops <100 specimens. But, I seriously doubt the more common 73cc arrows quarter is in that league.
The 72-s quarter might also be in the under 100 club. It's a toss up though.

The 1874-cc dime is certainly <100 pop and is probably the rarest of all 4 of these dates. I've owned 3 of these 4. I've never used CoinFacts but I would rate it's accuracy on how
it rates these 4 dates.

GeorgeKellogg · October 16, 2013 6:16AM

Here's an 1855-D quarter eagle, with a mintage of 1,123 and a CoinFacts estimate of 60 coins in all grades. This is a good example of a rare date, lower grade piece (that got me really excited when I found it at the 2003 ANA in Baltimore). I thought that the coin was "perfect for the grade," with original surfaces and honest wear (a "Gem Fine," if you will). I found the piece, raw, at the ANA and had it graded at the show by our host. This situation is exactly why I don't even try to be a "Condition Snob." It is still one of my favorite Dahlonega pieces.

The images are courtesy of BluCC Photos.

liefgold · October 16, 2013 7:00AM

Very nice 1855-D GK!
Here is the same date in a smaller denomination. Unfortunately this one has an old cleaning. 1,811 Original mintage, 70 extant.

Boosibri · October 16, 2013 8:50AM

Here is another... Pop 80

earlyAurum · October 16, 2013 9:03AM

Hope I got this right.

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OnlyGoldIsMoney · October 16, 2013 9:28AM

Reposted from the earlier thread.

Estimated surviving population of 40 but overshadowed by heavy hitters like 1864 and 1865.

Boosibri · October 16, 2013 10:17AM

This thread could be titled "Coins I'd Love to Purchase"

BloodMan · October 16, 2013 10:34AM

Boosibri--Very nice group of scare gold coins.

The PCGS pop on this one is 55 in all grades.

1862 $20 PCGS XF45

Broadstruck · October 16, 2013 12:02PM

Removed as it's an overdate... Will repost to the non "reset" thread you started before this one

Boosibri · October 16, 2013 7:09PM

Nothing wrong with the overdate considering the 1808/7 is recognized in the Redbook as a distinct issue. The die variety is what makes the coin a sub-pop 100 coin. Regardless it's a cool coin and I'm glad you posted it. Very cool.

I think folks would agree that the more strict definition has brought out some fantastic coins from the forum members here.

jmb · October 17, 2013 12:04AM

This is without a doubt one of my absolute favorite coins Doug has in his Coinapedia site. Congrats on owning it.

NotSure · October 17, 2013 4:23AM

<< I'd love to see the coin you combined all of those into! >>

SmEagle1795, I'd really like to see what you combined those beauties into, also!!!!

There are some extra special coins in this thread, congrats to all who own them!!!

Boosibri · December 23, 2013 12:34PM

Added another Sub-Pop 100 coin... from Doug Winter ex. a forum member. Love this date. Est. Pop 100 in Coinfacts.

wondercoin · December 23, 2013 12:40PM

Mintage -- about 2 coins.

Wondercoin

AMRC · December 23, 2013 1:12PM

Crickets over here.

Boosibri · June 20, 2014 5:02AM

Adding a few more recent acquisitions to this post...does anyone else have any others to add?

mercurydimeguy · June 20, 2014 7:15AM

Total population 57, I believe.

MidLifeCrisis · June 20, 2014 8:20AM

I've owned many sub-100 population coins, but none of them were US mint made.

earlyAurum · June 20, 2014 9:44AM

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JJSingleton · June 20, 2014 9:57AM

I'm too lazy to go look but I am guessing both of these qualify.

The 61-D Half Eagle posted earlier by GeorgeKellogg is an amazing coin. Extremely rare and incredible look and condition.

steveben · June 20, 2014 10:29AM

<< I've owned many sub-100 population coins, but none of them were US mint made. >>

so what? post em!

steveben · June 20, 2014 10:30AM

<< The 61-D Half Eagle posted earlier by GeorgeKellogg is an amazing coin. Extremely rare and incredible look and condition. >>

i agree...and...that's not the only one in his vault that fits that description.

yours are pretty nice as well!

LanceNewmanOCC · June 20, 2014 12:50PM

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i have nothing to contribute other than to say i

<100 pop coins and i will say: W.A.T (what a thread!)
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Boosibri · June 20, 2014 3:24PM

Forgot one... My second 1842 $5 Large Letters ex. Bently now AU50 CAC, the most under rated No Motto $5, population sub 50.

mercurydimeguy · July 5, 2014 2:44AM

This one has been on the road for a while but I finally got it back, it now has all of its adornments including a CAC sticker

Boosibri · July 5, 2014 2:49AM

Very nice 69-S! Post Civil War SF $5's are very under appreciated.

Boosibri · July 5, 2014 2:54AM

Another recent NEWP

mercurydimeguy · July 5, 2014 7:28AM

One I picked up earlier in the year, nearly impossible to locate in "real" mint state

Sub-100 Population Coins...

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