So I was wondering how accurate the pcgs rarity and survival estaminets are? if it says its a rarity 7.5 with only 150 estimated survival is that accurate? Is that considered only graded coins across all the grading companies or pcgs by its selfs or all of them as a whole? Including raw coins? It's just something that has me wondering thanks in a advance
From "Tips on Using PCGS CoinFacts" The "Survival Estimate" column 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) MS-60 or better, and 3) MS-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.
In my opinion, from the Coin Facts numbers I have analyzed, I think that their numbers are too low. The coins are not as rare as they claim they are. I am not saying that all the numbers are off, but from the numbers I have studied, they look to be too conservative.
