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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:
5194
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
96,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5455
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Coin Value History
1861-S 25c MS
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1861-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $22,000 | $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 |
1861-S 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$26,400
1861-S 25C AU58 PCGS....
$22,800
1861-S 25C VF35 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$2,760
1861-S 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/96). NGC Census: (5/39). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 96,000. ...
$810
1861-S 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/37). PCGS Population: (12/83). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 96,000. ...
$870
1861-S 25C Good 6 ANACS. Mintage 96,000. ...
$660
1861-S 25C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/25). PCGS Population: (9/57). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 96,000....
$2,040
1861-S 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/38 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/16 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$2,220
25C 1861-S PCGS XF45 CAC
$8,519
1861-S 25C VF25 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,280
1861-S 25C Fair 2 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/31). PCGS Population: (2/115). Mintage 96,000. ...
$264
1861-S 25C XF40 PCGS. Briggs 2-B. ...
$3,480
1861-S 25C -- Repaired -- PCGS Genuine. Fine Details. NGC Census: (2/21). PCGS Population: (3/59). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid f...
$446
1861-S 25C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/27). PCGS Population (5/77). Mintage: 96,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$329
1861-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,469
$1,438
1861-S 25C AU53 NGC. Briggs 2-B. Later Die State. A heavy ...
$4,600
1861-S 25C AU58 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$24,675
1861-S 25C VF35 PCGS. Briggs 2-B....
$3,120
1861-S 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/91 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (5/28 and 0/0+). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 ...
$960
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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