The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
5198
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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:
1866-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
28,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5469
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Coin Value History
1866-S 25c MS
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1866-S 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
1866-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 12, 73 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$1,320
1866-S 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/55). Mintage 28,000. ...
$1,620
1866-S 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$26,400
1866-S 25C AG3 NGC. Motto. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population: (5/100). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 28...
$324
1866-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (3/16). PCGS Population: (11/59). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$1,260
25C 1866-S PCGS VF25
$1,586
1866-S 25C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/96). NGC Census: (0/26). Mintage 28,000. ...
$408
1866-S 25C MS62 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1866-S 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS Population: (1/7). Mintage 28,000....
$1,212
1866-S 25c PCGS/CAC Good-06
$525
1866-S 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$17,625
1866-S 25C VG10 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/21). PCGS Population (2/51). Mintage: 28,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$940
1866-S 25C VF30 NGC. ...
$1,292
1866-S 25C MS63 NGC. ...
$18,800
1866-S 25C VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,585
1866-S 25C Good 4 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (1/40). Mintage: 28,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$374
1866-S 25C --Cleaned--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (3/12). Mintage: 28,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$1,092
1866-S 25C MS66 PCGS. ...
$97,750
1866-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,725
1866-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. A subdued but lightly toned and nicely detailed example of this low mintage San F...
$1,265
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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