Liberty Seated Quarters

1838 to 1855

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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.

There are 6 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on December 7, 2025

Photo Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 25C 1840O 1840-O
No Drapery
VF35 PCGS
39317831
Briggs 2-B
Choice HOLD
$485
New November 27! Mintmark Right, Blue-Gray and Gold Coloration, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - An appealing example of the 1840-O No Drapery issue as struck from the Briggs 2-B die pair typically referenced as Mintmark Right. Multi-color toning is noted on both sides with blue-gray shades being predominant on the obverse while the reverse reveals embedded rose-gold and aquamarine hues under a bright light. Though not 100% complete, the strike is above average for an issue that is notorious for weak strikes. A choice offering from the LaSalle Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Seated 25C 1843O 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)".
Seated 25C 1847O 1847-O
AU50 PCGS
33424166
Briggs 2-C
Original $1935 New November 27! Rare Grade, Bold Strike, Steely Surfaces, Golden Patina, Lasalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1847 New Orleans issue is scarce in all grades and becomes quite rare in AU. This date is notorious for flatly struck stars and the top of Liberty's head according to Briggs. The LaSalle Collection has released an AU50 example which is one of only six certified by PCGS at grade. Steely obverse reflectance is readily apparent under a bright light with golden hues being predominant. Golden-gray toning is noted on the reverse with a bit softer luster. Of importance is the bold strike with all star center points clearly defined along with a fully detailed head. The reverse is equally well struck. Briggs 2-C discovered by Larry Briggs May 1987 and remaining as a very rare die pairing. Astute Seated collectors should be paying close attention to this offering. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
Seated 25C 1852 1852
EF40 NGC
6062264004
Briggs 2-B
Choice HOLD
$715
New November 27! Challeging Philadelphia Issue, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - A scarce date in all grades due to silver arbitrage during the 1850 through early 1853 time frame. Much more challenging than its reported mintage of 177,000. This LaSalle Collection example was struck with the Briggs 2-B die pair without any repunching on the date digits. A choice original with natural gray patination and typical strike. Surfaces are well preserved and essentially unabraded. Housed in new NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree label.
Seated 25C 1853 1853
No Arrows
F12 PCGS
42471805

Choice $2750 No Arrows, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, West Texas Collection. The 1853 No Arrows date is recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter series rarities. Mintage is reported to be 44,200 with two delivers of about equal amounts during February 9 and 17, 1853. As the value of silver bullion exceeded face value, many were immediately exported and melted leading to a rare issue for present day numismatists. PCGS population reports indicate single digit population in most grades with limited auction appearances. This West Texas release is new to GFRC. Both sides features a thick crusty gray patina during in-hand inspection that shifts to delineated rose and blues under a bright light. Surfaces are entirely unabraded with strong rims. Since the L in LIBERTY is missing, this lot is not a CAC candidate. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
Seated 25C 1854O 1854-O
MS64
PCGS
45285171
Briggs 1-D
Choice $4850 Brilliant Frosted Luster, Near-Gem Original, CAC Approved. If wishing to add some "spice" in a type set, this near-gem 1854-O quarter should be considered. Additionally, those that enjoy blast white frosted luster should be equally interested. Equally important is a hammered strike with die lines in the reverse being easily noted and designates the variety is Briggs 1-C. Faint and wispy hairlines in the right field preclude a full GFRC-Gem quality rating. The CAC approved lot is one of 33 approved, a small number considering a mintage of 1,484,000. The CAC Price Guide lists $4,400 as fair market value, but we know the guide is conservative for premium Liberty Seated coinage. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder with CAC approval.
Seated 25C 1855 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.
Seated 25C 1855S 1855-S
With Arrows
VF25 PCGS
48708629
Briggs 1-A
Choice $950 New December 7! First Year Issue, Rare Choice Original, Gray Crust, Important Opportunity. 1855 San Francisco struck quarters are typically encountered with various degrees of problems due to be well circulated and mishandled in western frontier mining communities. The arrival of a truly problem free example to the GFRC price list is a big deal as is the case here. Moderate gray patina decorates the fields with lighter shades at the wear points resulting in a circulated cameo visual appearance. A thin layer of dirt surrounds the stars and fills the spaces within the legend lettering. I'm most comfortable with the certified grade as Liberty's leg is rounded and not worn through. Fields are essentially unabraded too. This choice survivor is worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. There is no background on a CAC approval attempt but this lot is a candidate from a strict originality perspective. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.