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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:
393250
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
6.68 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2148 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1933 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Capped Bust
Variety 2:
B-1
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
366,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1831-1838
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39015
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Coin Value History
1838 25c Capped Bust, B-1 MS
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1838 25c Capped Bust, B-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1838 25C B-1, R.1, Capped Bust, AU58 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: 0 in 58, 0 finer (10/25)....
$3,600
1838 25C B-1, R.1, MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,280
1838 25C Capped Bust, B-1, R.1, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 366,000....
$174
1838 25C B-1, R.1, MS63 NGC....
$3,360
1838 25C Capped Bust, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 366,000....
$159
1838 25C B-1, R.1, MS62 NGC....
$2,340
1838 25C Capped Bust, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 4/5. Ex: Jon D. Lusk Collection.Ex: Russell J. Logan Coll...
$552
1838 25C B-1, R.1, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (23/322). PCGS Population: (0/26). VF20. Mintage 366,000. ...
$149
1838 25C B-1, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (40/259). PCGS Population: (3/21). VF30. Mintage 366,000. ...
$164
1838 25C B-1, R.1, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (9/350). PCGS Population: (0/27). Fine 12. Mintage 366,000. Selections Fr...
$99
1838 25C B-1, R.1, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (13/337). PCGS Population: (1/26). Fine 15. Mintage 366,000. Selections F...
$124
1838 25C B-1, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (16/240). PCGS Population: (5/16). VF35. Mintage 366,000. ...
$186
1838 25C B-1, R.1, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (4/369). PCGS Population: (0/27). VG8 . Mintage 366,000. Selections From The ...
$99
1838 25C B-1, R.1, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (10/359). PCGS Population: (0/27). VG10. Mintage 366,000. Selections From Th...
$104
1838 25C B-1, R.1, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/373). PCGS Population: (0/27). Good 6 . Mintage 366,000. Selections Fro...
$83
1838 25C B-1, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (11/145). PCGS Population: (0/11). AU50. Mintage 366,000. ...
$630
1838 25C B-1, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1838 25C B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (23/101). AU55. Mintage 366,000. ...
$720
1838 25C Browning 1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/1). NGC Census: (12/118). Mintage: 366,000....
$764
1838 25C B-1, R.1, MS66 NGC. CAC. ...
$55,812
Capped Bust Quarter 25c Large Planchet, 1815-1828 MS [Type]
Worth: $75 – $126,000
1815 25c MS
Worth: $125 – $126,000
1818 25c MS
Worth: $75 – $126,000
1818/5 25c MS
Worth: $75 – $126,000
1819 25c Small 9 MS
Worth: $75 – $60,000
1819 25c Large 9 MS
Worth: $75 – $50,000
1820 25c Small 0 MS
Worth: $75 – $175,000
1820 25c Medium 0 MS
Worth: $83 – $36,960
1820 25c Large 0 MS
Worth: $75 – $85,000
1821 25c MS
Worth: $75 – $175,000
1822 25c MS
Worth: $100 – $180,000
1822 25c 25/50c MS
Worth: $2,600 – $216,000
1823/2 25c MS
Worth: $25,000 – $276,000
1824/2 25c MS
Worth: $350 – $150,000
1825/4/2 25c MS
Worth: $115 – $48,000
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