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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:
5121
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5417
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Coin Value History
1851 25c MS
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1851 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$47,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $39,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1851 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/81 and 0/0+). Mintage 160,000. ...
$720
1851 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$5,760
1851 25C MS65 PCGS....
$13,200
1851 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/38). Mintage 160,000. ...
$990
1851 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population: (5/16). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 160,000. ...
$2,160
1851 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/48). PCGS Population: (2/126). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 160,000. ...
$222
1851 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (17/64 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (7/30 and 0/1+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,080
1851 25c NGC/CAC VF20
$550
1851 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/87). NGC Census: (5/34). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 160,000. ...
$492
1851 25c NGC XF45
$725
1851 25C MS67+★ NGC. ...
$20,400
1851 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,860
1851 25C Fine 15 PCGS. EX: "E.B.Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (6/94). NGC Census: (1/36). Mintage 160,000. ...
$336
1851 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (8/14). PCGS Population (4/26). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$999
1851 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/22). PCGS Population (2/32). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$646
1851 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population (1/18). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$862
1851 25C Unc Details, Artificial Toning, NCS. Deeply toned in olive-green and golden-brown colors, this well struck Seated ...
$690
1851 25c NGC MS61
$1,725
1851 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/49). NGC Census: (1/31). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$517
1851 25C MS64 PCGS....
$3,840
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
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
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