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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:
5183
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-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
968,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5439
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Coin Value History
1856-O 25c MS
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1856-O 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $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-O 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/52 and 0/0+). CAC Population: (8/13). Mintage 968,000....
$552
1856-O 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/205 and 0/0+). Mintage 968,000. ...
$134
1856-O 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/86). Mintage 968,000. ...
$240
1856-O 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$9,300
1856-O 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/111). NGC Census: (11/73). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 968,0...
$169
1856-O 25C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/83). PCGS Population: (16/155). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 968,000...
$164
1856-O 25c NGC MS61
$1,056
1856-O 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/39). PCGS Population: (7/37). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 968,000. ...
$480
1856-O 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/165 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/81 and 0/0+). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$124
1856-O 25C AU58 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. NGC Census: (11/15). PCGS Population: (16/15). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,110
1856-O 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (13/26). PCGS Population: (5/31). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 968,000....
$780
1856-O 25C MS62 ANACS. Briggs 1-A. Deeply toned in olive, gold, and russet hues that mask any minor abrasions in this grade...
$1,200
1856-O 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,100
1856-O 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/40). NGC Census: (6/42). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$456
1856-O 25C MS64 NGC. ...
$3,840
1856-O 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/107). NGC Census: (0/68). Mintage 968,000. ...
$104
Multiple Coin Lot...
$104
1856-O 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/51 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/52 and 0/0+). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$288
1856-O 25C Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/53). PCGS Population (6/76). Mintage: 968,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$44
1856-O 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/83). Mintage 968,000. ...
$228
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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