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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5286
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.18 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
85555
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Coin Value History
1859 25c PR CAM
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1859 25c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201004/9f0b45e4-657a-467f-baee-3b7b95c53c9e.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1860pr.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
1859 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$6,600
1859 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$4,320
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). CAC.
$2,400
1859 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
1859 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$17,038
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-62 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,149
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Type II Reverse. Proof-66+ Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$13,200
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Type I Reverse. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$2,115
$17,038
$1,035
25C 1859 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$19,975
1859 25C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Briggs 2-B. ...
$4,582
1859 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Briggs 2-B. ...
$1,762
1859 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$17,825
1859 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,280
$8,812
25C 1859 PCGS PR64+ CAM CAC
$2,585
$8,625
1859 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$8,400
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