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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
5151
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,260,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5508
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Coin Value History
1878 25c MS
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1878 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,400 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,800 | $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 |
1878 25C MS66 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$2,880
1878 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/145). Mintage 2,260,800. ...
$288
1878 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/48). NGC Census: (14/30). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,260,80...
$504
1878 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/150). NGC Census: (4/98). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,260,800...
$159
1878 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/99 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (10/65 and 0/2+). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61....
$408
1878 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (20/10). PCGS Population: (25/23). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2,260,800...
$720
1878 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/9 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (8/4 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$1,500
1878 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/102). PCGS Population: (12/155). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,260,800...
$119
1878 25C Poor 1 NGC. NGC Census: (1/124). PCGS Population: (2/190). Mintage 2,260,800. ...
$69
1878 25c PCGS/CAC MS62 ex: D.L. Hansen
$550
1878 25c PCGS/CAC AU58
$750
1878 25C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/117 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/96 and 0/1+). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$576
1878 25C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/94). PCGS Population (2/121). Mintage: 2,260,800. Numismed...
$41
1878 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/61). PCGS Population (2/78). Mintage: 2,260,800. Numismedia ...
$126
1878 25c PCGS VF20
$51
Multiple Coin Lot...
$207
1878 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/1). NGC Census: (4/0). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,260,800....
$4,080
1878 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/123). NGC Census: (3/95). AU53. Mintage 2,260,800. ...
$144
1878 25c NGC MS63
$500
1878 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/98). PCGS Population: (8/150). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,260,800....
$264
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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