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1821 25c B-2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1934 oz +13.77%
$7.33
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Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. The denomination of 25 C. appears at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 212708
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1821
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 25C
Fineness: 0.89
Weight (gr): 6.74 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1934 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 27
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: B-2
Coin Date: 1821
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 216,851
Coinage Type: Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years: 1815-1828
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 38964
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Coin Value History
1821 25c B-2 MS
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1821 25c B-2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1934 oz +13.77%
$7.33
GSID:212708 PCGS:38964 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $7,250 $1,234
MS62 - $5,250 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 216,851....
$1,891
Sold 1/12/2026
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/61). Mintage 216,851....
$468
Sold 9/2/2025
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection....
$264
Sold 4/1/2024
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/4 and 0/0+). XF40. Mintage 216,851. ...
$1,560
Sold 1/12/2020
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,560
Sold 10/18/2019
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$3,172
Sold 2/19/2017
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 216,851. ...
$123
Sold 4/14/2015
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 0/0+). Mintage 216,851....
$1,380
Sold 10/7/2024
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1821 25C B-2, High R.4, VG10 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 216,...
$235
Sold 8/2/2016
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,020
Sold 8/14/2018
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,560
Sold 1/9/2019
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/3 and 0/0+). XF45. Mintage 216,851. ...
$1,170
Sold 2/23/2020
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$900
Sold 8/14/2019
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,880
Sold 6/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1821 25C B-2, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,528
Sold 9/20/2015
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