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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:
5276
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5552
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Coin Value History
1856 25c PR
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1856 25c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $27,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856 25C PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$20,400
1856 25C PR64 NGC. ...
$4,700
1856 25C PR66 NGC. Briggs 10-H. ...
$10,575
1856 25C PR63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,875
1856 25C PR62 NGC. Briggs 10-H. The diagnostics of this ...
$3,680
1856 25C PR65 PCGS. ...
$9,988
$4,994
1856 25C PR66 NGC. Briggs 10-H. ...
$11,750
1856 25c PCGS Proof 63
$5,175
1856 25C PR65 NGC. Briggs 10-H. ...
$9,400
1856 25C PR64 PCGS. ...
$5,581
1856 25C PR66 NGC. ...
$12,959
1856 25C PR65 PCGS. Briggs 10-H. ...
$12,925
1856 25C PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
1856 25C PR66 NGC. ...
$16,100
1856 25C PR65 PCGS. ...
$16,450
1856 25C PR64 PCGS. ...
$6,169
1856 25C PR66 NGC. ...
$19,550
1856 25C PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$17,250
1856 25C PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,650
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
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