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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:
5193
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
56,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5453
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Coin Value History
1860-S 25c MS
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1860-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $45,000 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
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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]
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Worth: $24 – $36,000
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Worth: $30 – $30,000
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: $29 – $66,000
1842 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $32 – $12,000
1842-O 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $38 – $5,400
1842-O 25c Small Date MS
Worth: $400 – $69,600
1843 25c MS
Worth: $24 – $5,500
1843-O 25c MS
Worth: $34 – $25,000
1860-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. Good-6 (PCGS).
$1,403
1860-S 25C VF20 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,124
1860-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$4,637
1860-S 25C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/67). Mintage 56,000. ...
$2,400
1860-S 25C AU50 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$11,400
1860-S 25C XF40 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$6,300
1860-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).
$6,600
1860-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$3,000
1860-S 25C VF25 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$9,300
1860-S 25C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/91 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/22 and 0/0+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 ...
$750
1860-S 25C Fair 2 NGC. NGC Census: (2/25). PCGS Population: (9/101). Mintage 56,000. ...
$372
1860-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$4,320
1860-S 25c PCGS/CAC VG-08
$1,600
1860-S 25C VF35 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$5,040
1860-S 25C AU55 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$13,200
1860-S 25C MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$37,600
$822
1860-S 25C VF30 PCGS. ...
$7,050
1860-S 25c NGC AU58
$31,050
1860-S 25C Good 6 PCGS. ...
$999
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