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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:
5185
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
Variety:
Large S over Small S
Coin Date:
1856-S/S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
286,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5441
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Coin Value History
1856-S/S 25c Large S over Small S MS
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1856-S/S 25c Large S over Small S MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $21,500 | $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-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, AU58 NGC....
$13,200
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/7). VF20. ...
$1,500
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, Flynn-RPM-001, Fine 15 PCGS. The Large S Over Small S variety is liste...
$1,020
1856-S/S 25c PCGS VG-08 (Large/Small S)
$1,000
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,760
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/5)....
$252
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501 -- Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. ...
$1,080
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S Good 6 ANACS. FS-005. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (2/5)....
$504
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, VF30 PCGS. ...
$3,055
$6,195
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. (FS-005). PCGS Population (3/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$411
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S XF40 PCGS. CAC. FS-501. ...
$9,400
1856-S/S 25C Large S Over Small S --Scratched-- ANACS. AG3 Details. FS-501, Briggs-4E. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (...
$184
1856-S/S 25C AU58 NGC. CAC. Briggs 4-E, FS-501, VP-001. ...
$28,200
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, VF20 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/5). NGC Census: (1/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$881
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, XF45 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1856-S/S 25C Large S Over Small S Fair 2 ANACS. FS-501, Briggs-4E. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (1/9). Numismedia Ws...
$126
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Briggs-4E, FS-501. ...
$3,055
1856-S/S 25C Large Over Small S, Briggs 4-E, FS-501, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$540
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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