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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:
5127
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.18 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,264,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5438
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Coin Value History
1856 25c MS
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1856 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,250 | $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 |
1856 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (78/357 and 0/6+). CAC Population: (11/57). Mintage 7,264,000....
$252
1856 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/282). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$124
1856 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/61). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$660
1856 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (10/8). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$1,920
1856 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-A....
$8,700
1856 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs-Unlisted....
$780
1856 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/187). NGC Census: (22/157). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 7,264,...
$264
1856 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/163). NGC Census: (39/118). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,264,...
$336
1856 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/25). NGC Census: (43/19). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,264,00...
$810
1856 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (18/178). PCGS Population: (22/217). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 7,264,0...
$169
1856 25c PCGS AU Details (Spot Removed)
$140
1856 25c PCGS VF Details (Damage)
$30
1856 25c NGC VF30
$80
1856 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/103). PCGS Population: (6/144). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$494
1856 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/274). NGC Census: (11/221). Mintage: 7,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$52
1856 25C Seated Quarter -- Cleaned, Struck Thru Grease -- ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
$89
1856 25C --Cleaned, Lamination, Tooled--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/81). PCGS Population (4/124). Mintage: 7,264,000...
$92
Multiple Coin Lot...
$115
Multiple Coin Lot...
$104
1856 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/349). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$134
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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