The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5285
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.18 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5555
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Coin Value History
1859 25c PR
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1859 25c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859 25C PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (33/134). NGC Census: (14/112). CDN: $8...
$1,380
1859 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-B....
$22,800
1859 25C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/126). PCGS Population: (7/182). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 800. ...
$720
1859 25C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/16 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (36/41 and 1/1+). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,560
1859 25C PR65 NGC. ...
$2,520
1859 25C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/77 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (39/78 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-fre...
$960
1859 25C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/157). NGC Census: (4/150). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$646
1859 25C PR66 NGC. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$7,638
1859 25C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/131). NGC Census: (1/111). Mintage: 800. (#5555)...
$523
1859 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (14/111). PCGS Population: (33/135). CDN: $836 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$750
1859 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Briggs "1-B." ...
$19,200
1859 25C --Artificially Toned--NCS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/111). PCGS Population (5/126). Mintage: 800. (#5555)...
$748
1859 25C PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (38/41). PCGS Population: (62/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 80...
$1,680
1859 25C PR65 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1859 25C PR63 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$875
1859 25C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/157). NGC Census: (4/150). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$517
1859 25C PR66 NGC. ...
$5,462
1859 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (15/116). PCGS Population: (33/134). PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$662
1859 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1859 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. Briggs 1-A. Type One Obverse, Type One Reverse. On the obverse the first three vert...
$632
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
Greysheet News
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7/25/2024
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