Coin Mintage Rarity Calculator
Rate coin rarity from original mintage using R1 (common) through R8 (unique) on standard numismatic rarity scales.
Enter mintage to get your rarity rating.
Rarity Rating
Numismatic Rarity Scale (R-Scale)
| Rating | Name | Estimated Survivors |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Common | Over 1,250 known |
| R2 | Uncommon | 501–1,250 |
| R3 | Scarce | 201–500 |
| R4 | Very Scarce | 76–200 |
| R5 | Rare | 31–75 |
| R6 | Very Rare | 13–30 |
| R7 | Extremely Rare | 4–12 |
| R8 | Unique to Nearly Unique | 1–3 known |
Original mintage does not equal survivors — attrition from circulation, melting, and loss typically reduces survivors to 1–10% of the original mintage.