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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:
5373
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1887
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
710
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
85588
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Coin Value History
1887 25c PR CAM
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1887 25c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $30,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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
1887 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS).
$960
1887 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B....
$3,840
1887 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B....
$33,600
1887 25C PR64 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$840
1887 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$2,232
1887 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-62 Cameo (PCGS).
$517
1887 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,115
1887 PR 63 Cameo NGC. The current Coin Dealer ...
$575
25C 1887 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$11,750
1887 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$38,400
$911
1887 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,409
1887 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,128
1887 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. The attractive and well ...
$564
25C 1887 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$9,694
1887 25C PR68+ ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$41,125
1887 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,058
1887 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$1,645
$1,840
25C 1887 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$9,106
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