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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:
5191
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
80,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5450
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Coin Value History
1859-S 25c MS
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1859-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$44,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $37,000 | $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 |
1859-S 25C VF30 PCGS....
$2,280
1859-S 25C AU55 PCGS....
$19,200
1859-S 25C AU58 NGC. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$37,200
1859-S 25C XF40 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$4,080
1859-S 25C -- Holed, Bent -- ANACS Details. VF35. Mintage 80,000. ...
$432
1859-S PCGS XF/corrosion removed
$2,065
1859-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/70). NGC Census: (4/20). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 8...
$840
1859-S 25C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population: (6/105). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 80,...
$384
1859-S 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/51 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/18 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$1,020
1859-S 25C -- Corroded, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 80,000....
$228
1859-S 25c PCGS VF25
$1,250
1859-S 25C XF45 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$3,600
1859-S 25C AU50 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$10,500
1859-S 25C VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/72 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/19 and 0/0+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$690
1859-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/14). PCGS Population: (6/51). Mintage 80,000. ...
$602
1859-S 25C AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (0/51). Mintage: 80,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$172
1859-S 25C AU53 PCGS Secure. ...
$21,850
1859-S 25C --Cleaned-- ANACS. Fair 2 Details. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (0/51). Mintage: 80,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$109
1859-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (0/18). Mintage: 80,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$86
1859-S 25C VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,410
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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