Seated Quarter Price List - Gerry Fortin Rare Coins

Pricing Comments:Liberty Seated quarters are probably the most under valued seated coinage denomination. The full date and mintmark set is extremely difficult to complete due to length and individual date rarities. Weak strikes are also an ongoing issue for many dates including weak head and breast details and incomplete definition of reverse feathers. You will find competitive retail asking prices for nice original and problem free coins. Quarters with small issues will be discounted accordingly.

Rotated Reverses:Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the quarter appeared during photography and the descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

Top 25 Varieties Information:Just click on the Top 25 Variety # to access detailed information published by Greg Johnson, noted Seated quarter varieties expert.

Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description
1839 No Drapery	MS62	NGC 3813949003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2750	Open Claws, Partially Mirrored Obverse, Brilliant Radiance. Stocking quality for No Drapery Liberty Seated quarters has proven to be an ongoing challenges as so few reach the market place. This newly acquired 1839 example is quite eye catching with a lightly mirrored obverse and frosted reverse. During bright light review, undisturbed luster originates from both side. The certified grade could have been influenced by a faint diagonal rollier line that can be seen on the obverse image. Strike is so typical of the No Drapery era with weakness at the top of Liberty's head and those in the right field. Both in-hand and bright light eye appeal are quite pleasing and immediately compelled me to add to inventory. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
1841-O Doubled Die Obverse	MS64	PCGS 14513942	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$3150	Doubled Die Obverse, Frosted Luster, Lofty Grade, New Orleans Collection. The highlight of the newest New Orleans Collection release is an 1841-O Seated quarter with the Briggs 2-C doubled die obverse. This obverse of the 1841-O double die obverse is distinct, and most quarter collectors could immediately attribute the piece based on the obverse shield alone, with doubling most prominent on LIBERTY. A number of doubled-die 1841-O quarters were uncovered in the 1982 New Orleans hoard, many of which suffered environment damage. Whether this piece came from the hoard or not, it is clearly one of the more appealing survivors. Surfaces are notably original with textured frosted luster that is expected for the issue. Cartwheels are also present and active. Splashes of gold and blues are noted on the obverse and more consistent on the reverse. Please be aware that the toning is lighter in hand than on the GFRC images. A single line is noted on the obverse parallel to the left facing arm with two tiny lines on the reverse. This is one of the better high grade 1841-O quarters seen and worthy of consideration. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
1842-O Small Date	VG08	PCGS 14131393	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1500	Rare Small Date, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces, New Orleans Collection. The growing popularity of the 1842-O Small Date quarter can be directly tied to its inclusion in the Top 25 Variety set as published by Greg Johnson in the LSSC's Gobrecht Journal and listed as a collecting objective in the GFRC Open Set Registry. That set was added to www.seateddimevarieties.com for simplistic referencing including a pricing guide. This New Orleans Collection duplicate is fully choice with natural coin-gray patina. A premium example with honest wear and essentially unabraded surfaces. Separately the Large and Small Date punches for this date can be challenging at times. A key marker is the sharp of the 1 digit flag. The Large Date has a pointed flag while the Small Date has a blunt flag. The CAC census stands at 36 with a price guide value at $1500. An excellent entry point for this four figure die variety. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and the Small Date attribution on the label.
1843-O Large O	F15	PCGS 29806057	Briggs 3-F	Choice	$1500	Large O, Choice Original, Scarce Die Variety, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. Listed separately by Briggs as 3-F and the lone 1843 reverse die with a Large O mintmark. Later captured by the Cherrypickers Guide and listed as FS-501. Always found in lower circulated grades with the finest PCGS holdered being an AU53 example. This Fine 15 example is noteworthy for its strict originality and choice surfaces. Crusty gray patina covers both sides. CAC approval is absolutely warranted due to originality and accurate grading. Overall, an essentially unimprovable example for the collector wishing to fill the #5 spot, in a Top 25 Varieties set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. The PCGS label reads, "Large O FS-501 (FS-001.5)".
1851-O	VG08	PCGS 34216729	Briggs 1-B	Original	$750	Better New Orleans Date, Uniform Gray Patina, Southern Texas Collection. A scarce New Orleans date with mintage of only 88,000 pieces. Two reverse dies were paired with a single obverse to produce the coinage. The mintage circulated extensively in the deep South leading to few higher grade circulated survivors. The Southern Texas has released this accurately grade example with even wear and uniform gray patina. A few scattered marks are noted on the reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1854-O With Arrows	VF30	raw	Briggs 3-B	Original	HOLD $385	Crumbled Die Obverse, Original Medium Gray Toning, Very Scarce Top 25 Seated Quarter Variety, Cleveland Collection . Consignor Price Reduction. The Crumbled Die obverse is many time more elusive that its Huge O counterpart but priced at a lower level. This example is one of the few encountered since operating GFRC. Die erosion around the date digits is severe with a broken right arrow typical of a very late die state. Surfaces are covered with gun metal gray patina and two blemishes to note for 100% disclosure. There is one chatter mark in the left obverse field by star 3 and some impact on the lower left facing forearm along with an ancient rim bruise by star 6. A raw specimen that is fairly graded at the VF30 level. An important Top 25 Seated Quarter variety duplicate from the Cleveland Collection. Considering the asking price, there is much rarity value here as this die variety becomes more well known and popular.
1855 With Arrows	MS64	NGC 1744136003		Choice	$1750	Better With Arrows Date, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Untoned, Near-Gem Original. 1855 Seated quarters are constant demand as a better With Arrows Date with a meager pricing premium over the "common" 1853 A&R and 1854 Philadelphia issues. This offering is yet another release from decades of storage in a Florida bank box. A richly frosted example with creamy surfaces with close to pristine surfaces. With a 10x, faint vertical die polish lines are noted on the lower obverse. The strike is typical for the date with some weakness at the eagle's left facing left. This lot has been to CAC and was not approved most likely due to the untoned white surfaces. Housed in NGC Gen 10 (2003) holder. A very short production holder type with unique NGC label.
1855 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 28714059	Unlisted	Original	$400	Double Die Obverse Left, Golden Shades, Saw Mill Run Collection. As a rule, the 1855 With Arrow date is much scarcer than its earlier 1853 A&R and 1854 Arrows counterparts. Unlisted in Briggs are two 1855 obverse dies with obverse die doubling in the shield lines. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing an example of the 1855 Doubled Die Obverse with the doubling seen on the left side of the vertical shield lines. Few have been noted since its discovery as I look at every 1855 quarter for this die variety. Partial golden toning is overlaid across coin gray surfaces with original mint frost noted on the lower reverse. Strike is typical for the issue. Housed in PCGS 5.0 (2015) holder.
1855-O With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 81048681	Briggs 1-A	Original	$3000	New Orleans Issue, Rare Grade, Residual Luster, Saw Mill Run Collection. 1855 New Orleans struck quarters are notorious for workmanship issues. A high ratio of the date is seen with rough surfaces and partial strikes at the head and date. Collectors must exercise patience when attempting to locate a reasonable example of this issue. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing a notable example with strong strike and colorful toning. Under a bright light, orange-rose and blues grace the obverse while the reverse offers golden hues at the borders. Steely-frosted luster is readily apparent on the reverse and consistent with my expectations for strict originality. An important opportunity for those attempting to build a date and mintmark set as this date will be elusive in robustly struck EF or better. A check of the CAC census validates how difficult this date is when choice as only 12 have been approved in all grades. I'm certain this example has been to CAC and was not approved. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.

1839
No Drapery

MS62

NGC
3813949003

Briggs 1-A

Choice

$2750

Open Claws, Partially Mirrored Obverse, Brilliant Radiance. Stocking quality for No Drapery Liberty Seated quarters has proven to be an ongoing challenges as so few reach the market place. This newly acquired 1839 example is quite eye catching with a lightly mirrored obverse and frosted reverse. During bright light review, undisturbed luster originates from both side. The certified grade could have been influenced by a faint diagonal rollier line that can be seen on the obverse image. Strike is so typical of the No Drapery era with weakness at the top of Liberty's head and those in the right field. Both in-hand and bright light eye appeal are quite pleasing and immediately compelled me to add to inventory. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.

1841-O
Doubled Die Obverse

MS64

PCGS
14513942

Briggs 2-C

Choice

$3150

Doubled Die Obverse, Frosted Luster, Lofty Grade, New Orleans Collection. The highlight of the newest New Orleans Collection release is an 1841-O Seated quarter with the Briggs 2-C doubled die obverse. This obverse of the 1841-O double die obverse is distinct, and most quarter collectors could immediately attribute the piece based on the obverse shield alone, with doubling most prominent on LIBERTY. A number of doubled-die 1841-O quarters were uncovered in the 1982 New Orleans hoard, many of which suffered environment damage. Whether this piece came from the hoard or not, it is clearly one of the more appealing survivors. Surfaces are notably original with textured frosted luster that is expected for the issue. Cartwheels are also present and active. Splashes of gold and blues are noted on the obverse and more consistent on the reverse. Please be aware that the toning is lighter in hand than on the GFRC images. A single line is noted on the obverse parallel to the left facing arm with two tiny lines on the reverse. This is one of the better high grade 1841-O quarters seen and worthy of consideration. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.

1842-O
Small Date

VG08

PCGS
14131393

Briggs 1-A

Choice

$1500

Rare Small Date, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces, New Orleans Collection. The growing popularity of the 1842-O Small Date quarter can be directly tied to its inclusion in the Top 25 Variety set as published by Greg Johnson in the LSSC's Gobrecht Journal and listed as a collecting objective in the GFRC Open Set Registry. That set was added to www.seateddimevarieties.com for simplistic referencing including a pricing guide. This New Orleans Collection duplicate is fully choice with natural coin-gray patina. A premium example with honest wear and essentially unabraded surfaces. Separately the Large and Small Date punches for this date can be challenging at times. A key marker is the sharp of the 1 digit flag. The Large Date has a pointed flag while the Small Date has a blunt flag. The CAC census stands at 36 with a price guide value at $1500. An excellent entry point for this four figure die variety. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and the Small Date attribution on the label.

1843-O
Large O

F15

PCGS
29806057

Briggs 3-F

Choice

$1500

Large O, Choice Original, Scarce Die Variety, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. Listed separately by Briggs as 3-F and the lone 1843 reverse die with a Large O mintmark. Later captured by the Cherrypickers Guide and listed as FS-501. Always found in lower circulated grades with the finest PCGS holdered being an AU53 example. This Fine 15 example is noteworthy for its strict originality and choice surfaces. Crusty gray patina covers both sides. CAC approval is absolutely warranted due to originality and accurate grading. Overall, an essentially unimprovable example for the collector wishing to fill the #5 spot, in a Top 25 Varieties set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. The PCGS label reads, "Large O FS-501 (FS-001.5)".

1851-O

VG08

PCGS
34216729

Briggs 1-B

Original

$750

Better New Orleans Date, Uniform Gray Patina, Southern Texas Collection. A scarce New Orleans date with mintage of only 88,000 pieces. Two reverse dies were paired with a single obverse to produce the coinage. The mintage circulated extensively in the deep South leading to few higher grade circulated survivors. The Southern Texas has released this accurately grade example with even wear and uniform gray patina. A few scattered marks are noted on the reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.

1854-O
With Arrows

VF30

raw

Briggs 3-B

Original

HOLD
$385

Crumbled Die Obverse, Original Medium Gray Toning, Very Scarce Top 25 Seated Quarter Variety, Cleveland Collection . Consignor Price Reduction. The Crumbled Die obverse is many time more elusive that its Huge O counterpart but priced at a lower level. This example is one of the few encountered since operating GFRC. Die erosion around the date digits is severe with a broken right arrow typical of a very late die state. Surfaces are covered with gun metal gray patina and two blemishes to note for 100% disclosure. There is one chatter mark in the left obverse field by star 3 and some impact on the lower left facing forearm along with an ancient rim bruise by star 6. A raw specimen that is fairly graded at the VF30 level. An important Top 25 Seated Quarter variety duplicate from the Cleveland Collection. Considering the asking price, there is much rarity value here as this die variety becomes more well known and popular.

1855
With Arrows

MS64

NGC
1744136003

Choice

$1750

Better With Arrows Date, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Untoned, Near-Gem Original. 1855 Seated quarters are constant demand as a better With Arrows Date with a meager pricing premium over the "common" 1853 A&R and 1854 Philadelphia issues. This offering is yet another release from decades of storage in a Florida bank box. A richly frosted example with creamy surfaces with close to pristine surfaces. With a 10x, faint vertical die polish lines are noted on the lower obverse. The strike is typical for the date with some weakness at the eagle's left facing left. This lot has been to CAC and was not approved most likely due to the untoned white surfaces. Housed in NGC Gen 10 (2003) holder. A very short production holder type with unique NGC label.

1855
With Arrows

EF45

PCGS
28714059

Unlisted

Original

$400

Double Die Obverse Left, Golden Shades, Saw Mill Run Collection. As a rule, the 1855 With Arrow date is much scarcer than its earlier 1853 A&R and 1854 Arrows counterparts. Unlisted in Briggs are two 1855 obverse dies with obverse die doubling in the shield lines. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing an example of the 1855 Doubled Die Obverse with the doubling seen on the left side of the vertical shield lines. Few have been noted since its discovery as I look at every 1855 quarter for this die variety. Partial golden toning is overlaid across coin gray surfaces with original mint frost noted on the lower reverse. Strike is typical for the issue. Housed in PCGS 5.0 (2015) holder.

1855-O
With Arrows

EF45

PCGS
81048681

Briggs 1-A

Original

$3000

New Orleans Issue, Rare Grade, Residual Luster, Saw Mill Run Collection. 1855 New Orleans struck quarters are notorious for workmanship issues. A high ratio of the date is seen with rough surfaces and partial strikes at the head and date. Collectors must exercise patience when attempting to locate a reasonable example of this issue. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing a notable example with strong strike and colorful toning. Under a bright light, orange-rose and blues grace the obverse while the reverse offers golden hues at the borders. Steely-frosted luster is readily apparent on the reverse and consistent with my expectations for strict originality. An important opportunity for those attempting to build a date and mintmark set as this date will be elusive in robustly struck EF or better. A check of the CAC census validates how difficult this date is when choice as only 12 have been approved in all grades. I'm certain this example has been to CAC and was not approved. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.

Liberty Seated Quarters

1838 to 1855

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