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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:
5152
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,600
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5511
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Coin Value History
1879 25c MS
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1879 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1879 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (32/62). CAC Population: (7/35). Mintage 13,600. ...
$2,340
1879 25C MS68 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$11,400
1879 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/230). Mintage 13,600. ...
$576
1879 25C MS64 ANACS. Mintage 13,600. ...
$1,200
1879 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1879 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/140 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (25/136 and 0/4+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$1,140
1879 25C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$3,240
1879 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/207). PCGS Population: (9/259). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 13,600. ...
$480
1879 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (16/163). PCGS Population: (29/179). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,600....
$1,080
1879 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/208). NGC Census: (7/179). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 13,700. ...
$690
1879 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/244 and 0/14+). NGC Census: (4/191 and 0/3+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$660
1879 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/273). NGC Census: (0/207). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$396
1879 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/196). PCGS Population: (10/246). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$408
1879 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/304). NGC Census: (0/209). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mint...
$312
1879 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/199). NGC Census: (4/186). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$705
1879 25C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/202). PCGS Population (5/228). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$400
1879 25C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/231). NGC Census: (1/199). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$499
1879 25C -- Scratched -- NCS. Genuine. Mintage: 13,600. From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit o...
$646
1879 25C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/225). NGC Census: (0/188). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$207
1879 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/184). PCGS Population (1/214). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$196
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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