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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:
5169
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5403
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Coin Value History
1842-O 25c Small Date MS
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1842-O 25c Small Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$83,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $69,500 | $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 |
1842-O 25C Small Date Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/107). Mintage 769,000. ...
$576
1842-O 25C Small Date MS61 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$31,200
1842-O 25C Small Date MS62+ PCGS. Briggs-1A....
$54,000
1842-O 25C Small Date AU55 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$9,900
1842-O 25c NGC/CAC VF30 (Small Date)
$4,550
1842-O 25C Small Date VF35 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$3,883
1842-O 25C Small Date AU58 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$31,200
1842-O 25C Small Date VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1842-O 25C Small Date Good 6 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/77). NGC Census: (3/18). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Goo...
$840
1842-O 25C Small Date VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/31 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/7 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,980
1842-O 25c NGC VG-08 (Small Date)
$1,025
1842-O 25C Small Date XF45 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,160
1842-O 25C Small Date Poor 1 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/106). NGC Census: (0/20). Mintage 769,000. ...
$408
1842-O 25C Small Date Fine 15 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,680
1842-O 25C Small Date VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/41). NGC Census: (0/10). ...
$999
1842-O 25C Small Date Fine 12 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,292
1842-O 25C Small Date AU53 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$7,638
1842-O 25C Small Date MS63 NGC. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$55,812
1842-O 25C Small Date XF40 NGC. ...
$6,756
1842-O 25C Small Date--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Nearly all 1842 Quarter Dollars, struck at Philadelphia and New...
$8,625
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 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $21,000
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
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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