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:
5175
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-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
88,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5418
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Coin Value History
1851-O 25c MS
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1851-O 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $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-O 25C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/108). Mintage 88,000. ...
$552
1851-O 25C MS62 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$19,200
1851-O 25C AU55 PCGS. Briggs 1-B....
$5,760
1851-O 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/38 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/19 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$1,260
1851-O 25c PCGS F12
$805
1851-O 25c PCGS VF30
$1,889
1851-O 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Genuine. Mintage 88,000. ...
$2,040
1851-O 25C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/17). PCGS Population: (8/44). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mint...
$930
1851-O 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/44). NGC Census: (4/20). Mintage 88,000. ...
$646
1851-O 25C VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (10/57). NGC Census: (2/26). Mintage: 88,000. ...
$646
1851-O 25C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (12/66). Mintage: 88,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$588
1851-O 25C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population (1/74). Mintage: 88,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$376
1851-O 25C AU50 NGC. Briggs 1-B, R.5. ...
$2,938
1851-O 25C VF35 PCGS. Briggs 1-B. ...
$1,058
1851-O 25C MS63 NGC. CAC. Briggs 1-B. ...
$28,200
1851-O 25C MS61 NGC. ...
$5,581
1851-O 25C MS60 NGC. ...
$8,225
1851-O 25C XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1851-O 25C --Corroded, Scratched--ANACS.Fair 2 Details . NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population (0/34). Mintage: 88,000. Numism...
$115
1851-O 25C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/25). PCGS Population (1/32). Mintage: 88,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $85. (#5418)...
$172
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
Greysheet News
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7/25/2024
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
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