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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:
5161
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,001
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5520
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Coin Value History
1888 25c MS
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1888 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$41,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
1888 25C MS65 CACG. Briggs 1-A....
$2,880
1888 25C MS67★ NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$5,760
1888 25C MS66 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$3,120
1888 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/192). Mintage 10,000. ...
$960
1888 25C MS68 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$10,800
1888 25C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (2/114). PCGS Population: (4/226). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 10,000. ...
$240
1888 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (48/101). NGC Census: (36/49). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$2,400
1888 25C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/212 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/111 and 0/14+). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,140
1888 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/98). PCGS Population: (5/165). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 10,000. ...
$960
1888 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/185). NGC Census: (1/108). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45...
$720
1888 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (14/88). PCGS Population: (16/135). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$720
1888 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/172). NGC Census: (0/109). Mintage 10,000. ...
$540
1888 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/158). NGC Census: (0/106). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Min...
$600
1888 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/174). NGC Census: (1/114). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$482
1888 25C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Genuine. Mintage: 10,000. From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the ...
$470
1888 25C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/151). NGC Census: (0/123). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$822
1888 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/172). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$529
1888 25C -- Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (0/128). PCGS Population (0/169). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia ...
$352
1888 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/100). PCGS Population (3/134). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i...
$748
1888 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. NGC Census: (0/98). PCGS Population (0/138).Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia W...
$345
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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