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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
5209
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1873-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
156,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5493
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1873-S 25c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1873-S 25C Arrows, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 50, 27 finer (10/25). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1...
$870
1873-S 25C Arrows, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/32 and 0/0+). CAC Population: (2/3). Mintage 156,000....
$1,380
1873-S 25C Arrows VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 8, 137 finer (10/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 156...
$139
1873-S 25C Arrows MS64 NGC. CAC....
$21,600
1873-S 25C Arrows Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/65). Mintage 156,000. ...
$169
1873-S 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF35 Details. Mintage 156,000....
$254
1873-S 25C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/44). NGC Census: (5/47). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage ...
$516
1873-S 25C Arrows Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/104). NGC Census: (0/64). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mi...
$180
1873-S 25c NGC AU55 (Arrows)
$975
1873-S 25C Arrows VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/112). NGC Census: (1/66). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage ...
$144
1873-S 25C Arrows AU58 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (5/13 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/22 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. ...
$1,560
1873-S 25C Arrows VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/59). PCGS Population: (8/75). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF2...
$204
1873-S 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$8,700
1873-S 25C Arrows AU53 PCGS. NGC Census: (4/36). PCGS Population: (4/18). Mintage 156,000....
$840
1873-S 25C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/74). NGC Census: (0/63). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF...
$212
1873-S 25C Arrows MS61 NGC. ...
$1,422
1873-S 25C Arrows VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/52). PCGS Population (5/58). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$223
1873-S 25C Arrows MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,290
1873-S 25C Arrows--Scratched Obverse--ANACS. MS 60 Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (1/10). Mintage: 156,000. N...
$518
1873-S 25C Arrows AU50 ANACS. PCGS Population: (5/22). NGC Census: (3/38). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$504
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Worth: $350 – $69,600
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Worth: $16 – $5,500
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Worth: $22 – $18,000
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