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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:
5200
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1868
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:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1868-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
96,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5473
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Coin Value History
1868-S 25c MS
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1868-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$93,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $78,000 | $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 |
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1868-S Liberty Seated Quarter. VG-10 (PCGS). CAC.
$439
1868-S 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,370
1868-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. MS-66 (CACG).
$28,800
1868-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,440
1868-S 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$10,500
1868-S 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/69). Mintage 96,000. ...
$660
1868-S Liberty Seated Quarter. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$408
1868-S 25C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/39). PCGS Population: (9/70). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 96,000. ...
$552
1868-S 25C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (4/39). PCGS Population: (14/86). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 96...
$264
1868-S 25c PCGS AU55
$3,600
1868-S 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/20). PCGS Population: (10/30). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 96,000. ...
$840
1868-S 25c NGC AG-03
$90
1868-S 25C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/112). NGC Census: (1/39). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 96...
$124
1868-S 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/48). NGC Census: (4/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 96,000....
$660
1868-S 25C MS63 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,400
1868-S 25C MS62 NGC. ...
$4,320
1868-S Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-35 (PCGS).
$660
1868-S 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/14). NGC Census: (1/15). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$1,528
1868-S 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$82,250
1868-S 25C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (1/55). Mintage: 96,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$129
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