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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:
5110
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
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:
Drapery
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
188,127
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5397
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Coin Value History
1840 25c Drapery MS
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1840 25c Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1840 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$16,800
1840 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$3,960
1840 25C Drapery XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/47). Mintage 188,127....
$504
1840 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$1,440
1840 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (2/39). PCGS Population: (6/70). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 188,127. ...
$360
1840 25C Drapery AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/20). PCGS Population: (10/21). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 18...
$660
1840 25C Drapery VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/76 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/39 and 0/0+). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$312
1840 25c NGC XF40 (Drapery)
$400
1840 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/91). NGC Census: (0/43). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 188,1...
$139
1840 25c PCGS VF25 (Drapery)
$180
1840 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (2/9). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Mint...
$1,800
1840 25C Drapery AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/35). NGC Census: (2/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU5...
$648
1840 25C MS66 ★ NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$14,688
1840 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/22). PCGS Population (2/29). Mintage: 188,127. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$423
1840 25C Briggs-1A -- Scratched -- ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (0/33). PCGS Population (0/41). Mintage: 188,127. Numism...
$59
1840 25C MS65 NGC. ...
$14,950
1840 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 188,127. (#5397)...
$518
1840 25C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/27). PCGS Population (1/27). Mintage: 188,127. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$115
1840 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (8/8). PCGS Population (6/12).Mintage: 188,127. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $575. (#5397)...
$690
1840 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$16,450
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1838 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1839 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1840-O 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $31 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 MS [Type]
Worth: $16 – $36,000
1840-O 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $22,200
1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $900 – $26,400
1841 25c MS
Worth: $32 – $30,000
1841-O 25c MS
Worth: $25 – $66,000
1842 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $32 – $12,000
1842-O 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $22 – $6,300
1842-O 25c Small Date MS
Worth: $350 – $69,600
1843 25c MS
Worth: $16 – $5,500
1843-O 25c MS
Worth: $22 – $18,000
1844 25c MS
Worth: $17 – $14,400
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