Seated Liberty Quarter Motto on Reverse 25 Cents MS 1866-1891 Values

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Melt: $14.70 (0.1800 oz Silver)

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Seated Liberty Quarter Motto on Reverse 25 Cents MS 1866-1891 Values

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up This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $14.70

Obverse: 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: 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

Basic Information

GSID:

72436

Coin Date:

Seated Liberty Quarter

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Motto on Reverse

Variety 2:

1866-1891

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

6.22 gr

Weight:

0.2 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.18 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

24.3 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, [Date]

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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