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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:
5121
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.68 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2148 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1933 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5417
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Coin Value History
1851 25c MS
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1851 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$47,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $39,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $30 – $30,000
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Worth: $35 – $22,200
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Worth: $900 – $26,400
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Worth: $32 – $30,000
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Worth: $25 – $66,000
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Worth: $32 – $12,000
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Worth: $38 – $5,400
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Worth: $20 – $5,500
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$1,680
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$13,200
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1851 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population: (5/16). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 160,000. ...
$2,160
1851 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/48). PCGS Population: (2/126). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 160,000. ...
$222
1851 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (17/64 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (7/30 and 0/1+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,080
1851 Liberty Seated Quarter. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$312
1851 25c NGC/CAC VF20
$550
1851 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/87). NGC Census: (5/34). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 160,000. ...
$492
1851 25c NGC XF45
$725
1851 25C MS67+★ NGC. ...
$20,400
1851 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,860
1851 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (8/14). PCGS Population (4/26). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$999
1851 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/22). PCGS Population (2/32). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$646
1851 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population (1/18). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$862
1851 25C Unc Details, Artificial Toning, NCS. Deeply toned in olive-green and golden-brown colors, this well struck Seated ...
$690
1851 25c NGC MS61
$1,725
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