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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:
5159
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5518
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Coin Value History
1886 25c MS
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1886 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1886 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,625
1886 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$15,600
1886 25C MS64+ NGC. NGC Census: (14/9 and 2/0+). Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,280
1886 25C MS65 PCGS....
$2,520
1886 25C AU50 NGC. Briggs 1-A. With only 5,000 examples struck, the 1886 issue is generally acknowledged as the most challe...
$2,640
1886 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/58 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (5/23 and 0/1+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$1,440
1886 25C AU58 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,920
1886 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/84). NGC Census: (1/35). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Minta...
$900
1886 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/85). NGC Census: (0/36). Mintage: 5,000. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS co...
$1,292
1886 25C VF30 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,116
1886 25C VF25 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,410
1886 25C Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/75). NGC Census: (0/37). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,035
1886 25C MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,955
1886 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/36). PCGS Population (0/54). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$1,035
1886 25C AU53 ANACS. Silvery surfaces display traces of light tan patina, and sharply defined devices. A noticeable contact...
$1,265
1886 25c NGC MS61
$1,035
1886 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. The ...
$270
1886 25C
$518
1886 25C MS66 NGC....
$3,360
1886 25C MS67 NGC. ...
$6,600
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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