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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 80 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on January 19, 2021

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1838 No Drapery	AU58	NGC 367381013	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1350	New December 12! Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. This example of the first year of Seated quarter production features a distinct curved date, similar to the 1836 Gobrecht dollar. The 1838 quarter typically comes weakly struck, but this piece is better than most with most star points evident and LIBERTY sharply impressed. Briggs 1-A, with a clash mark, from the reverse shield, underneath Liberty's elbow. Light silver skin evenly covers both sides, hosting a few ticks scattered about, and the eye appeal is pleasing. Housed in an NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.
	1838 No Drapery	EF40	ANACS 2447112	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$450	Open Claws, Choice Original Surfaces, Blues plus Rose-Gold Patina, Typical No Drapery Strike, Accurately Graded, Kansas Collection. Price Reduction - July 2020. Superior eye appeal is an a excellent reason to consider this 1838 No Drapery offering from the Kansas Collection. Like other Liberty Seated silver pieces in that collection, attractive blue, green and rose toning colors were the imperative. This offering features deep rose-gold centers and wide bands of peripheral blues on both sides. Surfaces are well preserved with few if any blemishes. Strike is typical for the No Drapery hub design with obverse weakness at the stars and head. Reverse strike is well executed. Under a light source, the deeper blue coloring shift to light sky blue due to residual luster. Accurately graded in its present ANACS old white holder. Another quality offering from the Kansas Collection.
	1838 No Drapery	VF35	raw	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$275	Open Claws, Old Album Toning, Accurately Graded, Faint Rim Filing. Attractive old album toning with ample device details remaining. Light rose within the obverse center is nicely framed by a dark teal ring surrounding the stars and date. The same teal ring is also evident on the reverse. Obverse rim may have been lightly filed but the reeding is undisturbed.
	1838 No Drapery	F12	PCGS 28625180		Original	$95	Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge insert.
	1839 No Drapery	MS62	PCGS 10260373	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$3000	No Drapery, Closed Claws, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Rich Gold and Brown Patina, Typical Strike, Choice Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. Much more eye appeal in hand than on the GFRC images. Rich gold and brown patina covers obverse while reverse is toned rose colored with peripheral aquamarine. Typical No Drapery design strike with weakness at the upper obverse. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Fresh CAC approval. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1839	AU53	PCGS 83677523	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1035	Choice Original, Crusty Brown-Gray Patina, Completely Struck , Accurately Graded, CAC Approved. One sees many 1838 dated No Drapery quarters on the market while the 1839 date is much more challenging to locate. Poor strikes on No Drapery designs are also a substantial issue as few example are struck up enough to appreciate the artistry of Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. GFRC is pleased to offer this natural 1839 example that is freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Surfaces are so crusty original with brown-gray patina and some ebony highlights mostly at right obverse rim. Strike is considered complete for the No Drapery design due to pervasive weakness. All stars have connected centrils and all reverse devices are deeply impressed. If one wishes to be exact, there is just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head. Reverse horizontal bisecting die crack is bold and consistent with Briggs 1-A illustrations. Blemishes are limited to a few fully toned over random ticks that are of no consequence. Grading is accurate. A strong offering with CAC approval that deserves special attention by avid Seated quarter collectors. Taken in trade at the 2020 FUN show from a GFRC client. Now back in stock for a second sale.
	1839 No Drapery	VF30	PCGS 3669016		Choice	$350	New December 8! Closed Claws, Gun Metal Gray-Blue, Great Eye Appeal, Tenafly Collection. The latest Teanfly duplicates divestment opens with a thoroughly pleasing 1839 Closed Claws quarter with reflective fields and gun metal gray-blue patina. A well preserved and premium example with no abrasions. An excellent No Drapery type coin or for inclusion into a regular date and mintmark set. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval.
	1839 No Drapery	AU53	PCGS 30152647	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1150	Superb Eye Appeall, Steel Gray Luster, Fully Struck, Aquamarine Toning Ring, Accurately Graded, White Pine Collection . A superior 1839 Philadelphia No Drapery strike with steel gray base coloring that is nicely framed by aquamarine rims on both sides. During bright light review, steely reflective luster radiates and is most pleasing. Strike is hammered with fully rounded stars and all eagle feathers and claws being deeply impressed. Eye appeal is substantial. The third that this lovely No Drapery quarter is handled by GFRC with the first sale on behalf of the Central California Collection followed by the Kansas Collection divestment. The White Pine Collection is now letting this piece return to the market for a new home in an advanced Liberty Seated quarter collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
	1839 No Drapery	AU50	raw	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$525	Cracked Reverse, Fully Struck, Uniform Gray Patina, Open Claws.. A sharply struck example in later die state with full bisecting reverse die crack and obverse die crack from Stars 1 and 2 down through left rock and into rim by 1 digit. Rims are particular sharp. Surfaces are covered with uniform ebony patina especially on the obverse and across most of the reverse. The lighter reverse region by UNITED on the image is not as pronounced on the actual coin. As for blemishes, the only issue to note is that the sharp rims attracted a few tiny marks. Fresh from old collection and off the market for years. Not a strictly original example but market acceptable and priced accordingly.
	1839 No Drapery	AU50	NGC 279583077	Briggs 2-B	Original	$750	New December 12! Closed Claws Reverse, Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. Both sides exhibit medium grey fields with hints of maroon and gold in the stars and legend. A few lines are evident above the eagle's head. Briggs 2-B, with closed claws reverse. The tip of the leftmost claw points upward, as compared to the 1838 open claws variety, where the tip points to the left. The strike is typical for the issue, with softness in the head, but nearly all star points are defined. Striking issues in 1838 and 1839 may have been a rationale for reworking the quarter design in 1840. Housed in an NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.
	1840 Drapery	MS62	PCGS 21514867	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1950	Drapery Design, Near Choice Original, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Light Mottled Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. 1840 brought the No Drapery to Drapery design with all Philadelphia strikes being from with Drapery dies. Mintage of 188,127 and challenging in low grades. Reflective luster produces active cartwheels under a light source. Light mottled gold is seen on both sides. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. The lower reverse foggy appearance on GFRC images is old holder plastic haze. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF25	NGC 4476684002	Briggs 1_A	Choice	$295	No Drapery, Mintmark Far Left, Thick Crusty Gray, Wicked Nice with CAC Approval. A wicked nice 1840-O No Drapery quarter that does not need a description. Please study the images as a JUST BUY IT NOW is in effect. Housed in new large font NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval
	1840-O Drapery	VF20	PCGS 26340728	Briggs 1-B	Choice	HOLD $295	With Drapery, Better Date, Choice Original, Thick Crusty Gray Patina, Unabraded Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Another CAC-certified beauty that is an Iowa Collection II consignment buyout. This piece exhibits sea-green fields offset by creamy gray shades at the high points. The surfaces are evenly toned with no distractions, and the design elements are outlined by occasional crust, especially within the obverse and reverse shield. The eye appeal is wholesome, as expected for the pedigree. Strike is typical, with soft stars and head, and some blending of the eagle feathers. CAC has approved 34 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1840-O No Drapery	AU58	PCGS OGH 9396993	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2000	New December 12! Choice Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. The 1840-O No Drapery quarter has a distinct appearance, with short dentils creating the feel of open space between the stars and rim. The present coin is a pleasing example, with medium tan and gold shades blanketing both sides, more intensely in the protected areas. The reverse eagle is neatly outlined by remaining luster. Briggs notes a soft head for the issue, but this piece is better than usually seen with substantial hair detail evident. Briggs 1-A, with the mintmark punched far to the left. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	AU55	PCGS 27554459	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1150	New January 16! Rare Full Strike, Steely Luster, Bold Date Repunching. The initial Seated Quarter No Drapery design is notorious for being weakly struck at the head and surrounding stars. Most pieces comes with flat overall strike. GFRC is pleased to be offering an atypical full strike for the Briggs 1-A die pairing. This lighty circulated specimen is well preserved with steely surfaces and crisp reflective luster. Strike is 100% impressed with full hair curls and facial details plus all stars having sharply defined center points. Reverse strike is just as impressive with intricate eagle feather and lower claws. Mint frost surrounds the obverse stars, reverse legend and is presents within device recesses. The 8 digit is boldly repunched to the right of the final date punch. Bright light viewing is superb with the fields offering a polished steel glow. Specialist of the series should pay attention as locating another fully struck example of this caliber could take years. Housed in PCGS 4.6 (2013-2104) holder.
	1841	AU53	NGC 3808606001		Choice	$945	New December 8! Double Die Reverse, Faint Gold Patina, Choice Original Surfaces, Low CAC Population, Tenafly Collection. 1841 Philadelphia strikes were limited to 120,000 pieces. This date is challenging to locate especially with CAC approval. CAC has approved only seven in all AU grades. This offering is one of three approved at the AU53 grade and warrants attention. A creamy light gold patina covers both sides. Residual mint frost surrounds all the stars and reverse legend lettering. Remaining luster has a texture somewhere between reflective and frosty. Obverse strike is nearly complete while the typical lower left facing leg weakness is apparent. An important offering for those assembling CAC approved Seated quarter sets. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert along with CAC green bean. From the Tenafly Collection.
	1841-O Double Die Obverse	MS61	NGC 1971702002	Briggs 2-C	Original	$1100	Double Die Obverse, Original Surfaces, Thick Creamy Luster, Light Gold Coloring, Typical Strike, Sunset Point Collection. Bold double die obverse diagnostics are seen in the left field stars and on the heavily doubled shield. Luster has a thick creamy texture with mild cartwheels. Surfaces are free of any significant abrasions. The assigned MS61 grade is technically accurate and limited by luster; a common issue for many Briggs 2-C examples. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. The NGC label reads DDO, FS-001. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection. Listed as #3 in the Top 25 Die Varieties set and fairly priced consistent with the pricing table at www.seateddimevarieties.com.
	1841-O Doubled Die Obverse	AU53	PCGS 18321940	Briggs 5-F	Choice	HOLD $1100	New January 17! Doubled Die Obverse, Super Choice, JUST BUY IT NOW!. I'm going with an immediate and don't think too hard JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation on this wonderful 1841-O double die obverse strike. Most of 1841-O Briggs 5-F seen have survived from the New Orleans bank hoard. You know the story... a construction site with a wooden crate of coins busted open with spectators jumping into the excavation pit to fill their pockets. Most of those high grade pieces exhibit faint micro-porosity and odd looking luster. This survivor has been superbly preserved and offers pretty rose toning along with light peripheral blues. A very careful 10x loupe examination of the fields reveals no signs of the bank hoard characteristics. Rather the surfaces are steely with natural luster. The obverse doubling is prominent on the left field stars, the scroll, and lower gown lines. Strike is irregular as is typical for the date. Housed in PCGS 4.6 (2013-2104) holder with "DDO FS-101 (FS-001)" attribution on holder. The passionate Liberty Seated quarter will truly appreciate the originality and choice surfaces. Pop3 at AU53 with an MS61 finer with PCGS die variety attribution.
	1842 Large Date	VG08	PCGS 26467367	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$335	Scarce Date, Choice Original, Uniform Gray Patina, Bold Rims, GFRC CAC Buyback. A scarce Philadelphia date in any grade and currently underrated as compared to the price guides. Mintage for the 1842 date amounted to only 88,000 pieces with present day low survival rate due to heavy circulation. This choice original example features nothing but honest wear and bold rims on both sides. A medium gray patina validate the strict originality. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1842-O Large Date	F15	PCGS 33480228		Choice	$1150	Large Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Olive Patina, Bold Devices, Accurately Graded, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. An attractive 1842-O Large Date example with crusty gray-olive patina on the obverse and mostly deep gray on the reverse. Regardless of the wear, devices are bold and offer much detail. A choice original example that is worthy of its CAC approval. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another offering from the Mt. View Collection of Liberty Seated quarters.
	1842-O Small Date	G06	PCGS 10244480		Choice	$850	Rare Small Date Variety, Cameo Eye Appeal, Aquamarine Blue Fields, Full Rims, Conservatively Graded, Kansas Collection. Price Reduction - July 2020 - A popular date punch size die variety in the Liberty Seated quarter series. The 1842-O Small Date was recognized as a major variety as early as 1881, when it was catalogued in John Haseltine’s Type Table. During 2007-2008 timeframe, the LSCC membership voted it number 6 on the list of greatest New Orleans Seated coins. This offering brings a unique appearance as compared to others handled. The aquamarine-blue fields nicely frame the rose colored main devices with cameo contrast. Rims are bold and complete with the coin seeing nothing but honest wear followed by extended storage. Conservatively graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval. Another eye appealing offering from the Kansas Collection.
	1842-O Small Date	VF25	raw	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$1250	Rare Small Date Die Pairing, Dull Gray Patina, Reflective Fields, Long Ago Cleaning, West Texas Collection. Another West Texas better date Seated quarter divestment that is ideal for Dansco or Whitman album collectors on a budget. This 1842-O Small Date die variety offering is an opportunity for those assembling a Redbook set. Surfaces are toned a even dull gray with slightly lighter shades on the reverse. Fields are reflective from an old cleaning. A careful 10x loupe inspection reveals some residual micro hairlines in the right obverse field otherwise surfaces are mostly unabraded. Fairly priced for the preservation state.
	1842-O Small Date	F15	PCGS 36518325	Briggs 1-A	Original	$2400	Key Liberty Seated Quarter Date, Small Date, Crusty Gray Patina, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. The 1842-O Small Date brings a challenging date size die variety to locate with most being found in lower circulated grades. Listed in the Top 25 Die Varieties set as entry #4 with four figure pricing in circulated grades up to EF40. The Sunset Point Collection example remained raw for years and is now freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A strictly original example with crusty gray patina on both sides. Surfaces are entirely abrasion free and choice. Strike is typical with weakness at the right field stars. Worthy of a CAC attempt and not yet submitted. Serious Seated quarter collectors well understand this die variety therefore not much else to say as the quality is all there.
	1842-O Small Date	G06	PCGS 27630186	Briggs 1-A	Original	$875	Small Date, Crusty Gray, Lenny Rizzo Collection. Strong contrast between the devices and fields is the immediate attraction to this rare small-date variety. Indeed, If circulated coins qualified for cameo status, this piece would be a contender for the Deep Cameo designation. Aside from the visual appeal, the 1842-O small date issue is a popular and long known variety, distinguished by the flat top of the 1 in the date. With status as a Guide Book-listed variety, the demand for this coin is strong, and this piece won't last long. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with the Small Date designation noted on the label.
	1843	MS62	NGC 4477744003		Original	$695	Lightning Bolt Reverse, Sharp Frosty Luster, Near-Choice Original, Accurately Graded, Twin Lakes Collection. From the Twin Lakes Collection comes a wonderful Lightning Bolt Reverse example with crisp frosty luster and vibrant cartwheels. A continuous gold skin is layered across the obverse while the reverse has partial copper-gold and a patch of vivid aquamarine below STATES. I'm not proud of the GFRC images as the coin is much more attractive in-hand than on the images. Strike is fully executed other than several of the right obverse field stars. Scattered micro line are grade limiting on a technical basis. Fairly graded and housed in new NGC large font holder.
	1843-O	AU58	NGC 1872003003	Briggs 1-B	Original	$2450	New December 12! Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. Mottled tones of light gold and grey cover both sides of this New Orleans quarter, with no distractions in the overall shading. Fields are smooth with the exception of a couple marks above the right wing and adjacent to the right arm. Briggs 1-B, with an even date punched low, and the mintmark placed slightly left of center. Sharply struck, with all star centers evident and completely delineated eagle feathers. NGC has certified seven pieces in all MS grades combined. Housed in an NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1843-O	VF30	raw	Briggs 1-C	Original	$225	Rose-Gray and Brown Patina, Original Surfaces, West Texas Collection. An original 1843-O Briggs 1-C example that would be ideal for a Dansco bookshelf album collection. Original surfaces are toned a rose-gray on the obverse while the reverse has more substantial brown shades.
	1843-O	VF20	raw	Briggs 2-C	Market Acceptable	$250	Gray Toning, Glossy Obverse Fields, Southern Texas Collection. Mintage of 968,000 during the early years of New Orleans mint operations. This 1843-O survivor is believed to be the Briggs 2-C die pairing best I can tell from Briggs' illustrations. Both sides are toned shades of gray with the reverse being more uniform. The obverse is a bit too glossy to be original. Therefore a Market Acceptable rating is assigned.
	1843-O Large O	VG08	raw	Top 25: #5 Briggs 3-F	Original	$450	Large O, Original, Medium Gray. A difficult variety to locate considering the obvious Large O mintmark. Offered example is toned a medium to darker gray with strong rims. A close inspection of the reeding indicates some smoothing over and a few small bumps that are seen on the obverse image.
	1843-O Large O	G04	PCGS 29677885	Briggs 3-F	Original	$290	Large O, Original Surfaces, Dark Olive-Gray Fields, Circulated Cameo Appearance, Conservative Grading, Cleveland Collection. Price Reduction - January 20 2020. Listed separately by Briggs as the lone 1843 reverse with Large O mintmark. Later captured by the Cherrypickers Guide and listed as FS-501. Always found in lower circulated grades with the finest holdered at PCG being an AU53. This Good 4 example is nicely original with circulated cameo contrast between the dark gray fields and lighter wear points. There are some ancient toned over lines that must be mentioned but not distracting at the grade level. Overall, a wholesale example for a collector wishing to fill the #5 spot, in a Top 25 Varieties set, at a value price. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. The Large O and FS-501 designation is not on the label. From the Cleveland Collection.
	1844	MS62	PCGS 81414612	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$1275	Doubled Date, Choice Original Mint State Example, Light Gray with Olive Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. It is such a pleasure handling early date mint state Seated quarters when the surfaces are consistent with this 1844 example. This piece is perfectly original with obvious validation characteristics. Obverse toning is a transparent light gray that allows ample luster to radiate when viewed under a light source. There is mottled ebony and gold flake toning at the rims that can only be applied by nature. Strike is hammered on the obverse with only a trace of weakness on the eagles lower left leg and feathers. And finally, eye is all there if the buyer understands the appearance of mint state silver. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. I like this 1844 quarter and believe you will also.
	1844-O	EF40	ANACS 620773	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$250	Excellent Bright Light Eye Appeal, Crusty Orignal, Rich Aquamarine-Blue Toning, Repunched 44 Variety, Woodbridge Collection. A choice original 1844-O Briggs 1-A offering with excellent bright light eye appeal. The darker in hand colors melt exposing peripheral blues and rose centers, Typical strike with essentially unabraded surfaces. Accurately graded and housed in ANACS old white holder. A great new offering from the Woodbridge Collection.
	1845	EF45	raw	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$220	Gun Metal Gray Toning, Full Strike, Accurately Graded, Southern Texas Collection. A lovely 1845 dated example with bold strike and close to AU device features. Obverse is covered with gun metal gray patina that is original. The reverse features lighter gray patina over an underlying wipe with faint hairlines visible above the eagle. Overall, an attractive example and perfect for a Whitman or Dansco album set, though not technically perfect. Past sale by GFRC in the Sales Archive.
	1845 Contemporary Counterfeit	VF20	raw		Original	$95	Antimony Cast Counterfeit, Heavy Mold Tooling Lines, Scarce Early Seated Quarter Date, Ex Richard August Collection. Classic antimony base metal cast counterfeit. Weight of 4.9 grams vs. 6.7 grams for pre 1853 silver mint strike. Heavy mold tooling lines in the left field along with mold pitting throughout obverse and reverse. Normal coin turn alignment. We don't often see earlier dates from the 1840 being counterfeited. From the Richard August Collection.
	1846	EF45	PCGS 30509980	Briggs 3-E	Choice	$435	Russet-Brown Coloring, Better Philadelphia Date, Choice Surfaces, Iowa Collection II. This piece exhibits toning apropos of the fall season, with russet and brown shades evoking the falling leaves. Higher points on the devices are silver, with crust in the obverse and reverse shields. Well-struck, with all star centers present and some softness beneath the reverse shield. The 1846 quarter is scarcer than the surrounding Philadelphia issues and commands a higher premium, especially in circulated grades. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder (2014-2015) and certified by CAC, which has approved 40 pieces in all grades.
	1847	AU53	PCGS 22104031	J-102	Original	HOLD $465	Doubled Die Reverse, Briggs Plate Coin, Mirrored Fields, Original Surfaces, Saw Mill Run Collection. The Saw Mill Run Seated quarter collection contains many surprises. Not only is the consignor an avid collector, he is a leading research of the series. This 1847 J-102 double die reverse die pairing just happens to be the Briggs’ plate coin and a rare die marriage. Bright light review exposes fairly sharp obverse mirrors that radiate crisp reflective luster while reverse fields have a frosty component. Untoned centers are surrounded by thin gold arc at the rims. Obverse strike is big and old while the reverse is typical of the die. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1847-O	AU58	NGC 1778269001	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$7500	New December 12! Near-Gem, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. One of the highlights of the present offering, with only a single CAC-approved example, at MS63, sitting above this coin in the condition census. This piece exhibits a medium to thick skin of gold, gray, and olive, with a vertical band of speckled gray bisecting the reverse. Light crust is sprinkled throughout the obverse, most notably among the stars. The 1847-O represents one of the most poorly struck issues in the Seated quarter series, but this coin is better than average with most star centers remaining, while the head and claws are typically soft. Briggs 1-B, with centered mintmark. This is an enticing coin, especially when considering the rarity of choice examples. Housed in an NGC Gen 14 (2003) holder with CAC approval.
	1847-O	VF30	PCGS 81198003		Choice	$795	New December 21! Choice Original, Crusty Gray, Typical New Orleans Strike, Accurately Graded, Southern Texas Collection. Locating choice original 1847 New Orleans struck Seated quarters requires patience due to weak strikes at the upper obverse and problematic surfaces. Though this date has a mintage of 368,000, few examples are known in Mint State. In circulated grades, this date is available but many are not what I would consider as choice. CAC has only approved twenty-three examples in all grades. This Southern Texas Collection duplicate is fully choice with crusty gray surfaces. This is a pleasing piece for fan of strict originality and natural gray coloring. Typical strike weakness is seen at the upper obverse while reverse strike is more uniform. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. There is TPG plastic wear on the reverse that has impacted the sharpness of the reverse image. Please keep this mind during your considerations.
	1847-O	EF40	PCGS 36162119	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$950	Scarce date, Crusty Gray and Speckled Ebony Patina, Above Average Strike, Choice Surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Full description shortly.
	1847-O	VF20	PCGS 84310103		Original	$600	Scarce New Orleans Date, Near-Choice, Natural Gray Toning, Typical Strike, Southern Texas Collection. Near-choice surfaces are covered with uniform gun metal gray patina. A scarce New Orleans date in all grades and rare in EF and AU. This quality VF20 example is at the ideal price point for a circulated date and mintmark set. Please remember that the 1847 New Orleans date is notorious for having flat strikes at head and upper stars; this offering is typical of most seen. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1847-O	F15	raw		Original	$350	Scarce Date, Thick Crusty Gray Patina, Original Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. The 1847 New Orleans date has a mintage of 368,000 pieces but survival rates are terribly low. Original survivors are few and far between. The Southern Texas Collection is offering an original raw example that is ideal for a bookshelf circulated date and mintmark set. Both sides feature an even darker gray "skin" that is a testament to the coin's originality. Fairly graded as this New Orleans date comes weakly struck.
	1848	VF35	raw	Briggs 2-B	Market Acceptable	$395	Repunched Date, Glossy Light Gray Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. Briggs 2-B designates the non-Compass Point reverse for 1848 Philadelphia strikes. Date repunching is bold to the left of the 1 digit, also as illustrated by Briggs. This example retains glossy gray surfaces from an long ago cloth wipe. The surfaces have mostly recovered with an acceptable coloring thus the Market Acceptable quality rating. Priced accordingly.
	1849	VF35	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$165	Compass Point Reverse, Original Surfaces, Scattered Marks, Southern Texas Collection. if building a circulated Dansco set of mid-circulated grade Seated quarters, this raw VF35 1840 Compass point might "fit the bill". Fairly graded as close to EF40 but with some obverse contact marks in the fields. A light gray piece with peripheral gold and worthy of an Original quality rating.
	1849-O	F12	raw	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$1650	Key Date, R5+ Rarity at Grade, Gray-Rose Patina, Lightly Wiped, West Texas Collection.. There must be dozens of Dansco or Whitman Liberty Seated quarter collections that lack the 1849-o and big four Carson City dates. The 1849-O remains underrated and so scarce in all grades. Luckily for album collectors, the West Texas Collection is divesting a reasonable 1849-O example with full Fine 12 device details. This piece has seen a light wipe on the lower obverse and right obverse. The light gray patina has been removed in those areas as a contrast to the regular toning. A ancient line also runs from the rim down through Liberty's head to the right facing arm. Definitely not perfect, but at the same time, enough original color remains to fit in well with original pieces in a Dansco album.
	1849-O	G06	PCGS 39848219		Choice	$1850	Elusive New Orleans Date, Natural Coin Gray Patina, Conservative Grading. An extremely scarce Liberty Seated quarter scarce issue from a mintage of just 16,000 pieces. The appearance of a choice 1849-O quarter on the market is a big deal given the number of collections missing this date. A wholesome example with natural coin gray coloring and conservative grading. Unquestionably original and choice with no abrasions worthy of mention and verdigris in the protected areas. Rim are elevated and bold. Clearly superior in quality to the last G06 example to reach the market. See CoinFacts and the last two auction records of the same coin. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1850	AU58	PCGS 14818314	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1850	New December 12! Misplaced 1 on Rim, Choice Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. Golden central devices contrast with more intensely shaded fields, and the visual effect is pleasing. The stars and legend host deeper grey hues, while the fields variously reveal gray, tan, and slate blue as the coin is tilted. Nicely struck with all star centers evident and minor blending of detail beneath the reverse shield. Briggs 1-A, with a "1" punched in the dentils below and to the left of the date, while the date itself is placed high, close to the rock. PCGS has certified 99 pieces across all grades, with 18 in the uncirculated grades combined. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2002-2004) holder.
	1850-O	EF45	PCGS 13363335	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$950	Choice Original, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Saw Mill Run Collection "Duplicates" Sale. Lightly mirrored fields reveal gold and grey shading on this better-date New Orleans quarter. The strike is typical for the 1850-O, with flat stars and eagle feathers blending together. Briggs 2-C, with the date sloping downward, while the mintmark is high and punched left of center. Although the detail is not sharp, the originality factor is high, with unmolested surfaces and only normal circulation wear at the high points. CAC has certified just 31 pieces. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1850-O	EF45	PCGS 39317837	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$950	Choice Original, Above Average Strike, Residual Luster, GFRC CAC Buyback. Original surfaces are the hallmark of this CAC-approved example, hairline-free and smooth for the grade. Mottled areas of deep blue toning grace a medium background of grey, gold, and rose. Residual luster peeks out from the protected areas. Strike is typical, with a few flat stars and a lightly impressed date. Briggs 1-B, with the mintmark to the right and downward sloping date. CAC has approved 31 pieces in all grades combined, with 15 above EF45. Such coins are not easily located, and, if building an XF/AU set, this piece would be an ideal example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1850-O	MS63	PCGS 21713995	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4500	Challenging In Mint State, Mirrored Fields, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Heavily Rusted Obverse, Completely Struck, Choice Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. The 1850-O is a surprisingly scarce issue in Mint State despite a respectable (by early O-mint standards) mintage of 412,000 pieces. Most of these coins were either heavily circulated or melted. Typically struck for the issue, the stars are a little soft on the obverse and heavy die rust shows over the obverse devices. Both sides display a thin coating of silver-gray patina, otherwise the fields are lightly mirrored. Pre-1853 Seated quarters from New Orleans are scarcer than their Philadelphia counterparts, and the 1850-O is especially rare in Mint State. This golden-toned MS63 example is among the finest-known. A quick check of auction records, for this date, revealed that most mint state survivors will have similar golden toning bands. PCGS population report indicates seven at the MS63 level with only one finer. Luster is reflective and the strike is sharp. Liberty's figure shows moderate die rust consistent for the Briggs 1-A die pairing. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1850-O	AU58	NGC 1854563006	Briggs 1-B	Original	$1650	New December 12! Near-Choice, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. Gray fields host silver-toned central devices, with crust lightly sprinkled throughout, more heavily on the obverse. Surface are smooth for the grade with no distractions of note. Briggs 1-B, with the mintmark placed to the right and die lines extending south from the wing pits. This piece is nicely struck for an 1850-O, with just a couple flat stars and needle-sharp detail beneath the reverse shield. NGC has certified 74 pieces total with 29 in all MS grades combined. Housed in an NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1850-O	VF30	PCGS 33671671	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$250	New December 17! Rusted Dies, Natural Gray Patina, Residual Steely Luster. Typical strike but surprisingly choice for the date. 1850 New Orleans strikes are plagued with rusted dies and weak strikes. Locating premiums examples will require long term patience. This Briggs 1-A example is unquestionably original if one has seen enough high grade specimens to learn strike and field characteristics. Fields still retail traces of steely luster while viewed under a light source. The primary obverse and reverse dies appear granular due to heavily rusted dies. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. An above average example that is accurately graded.
	1850-O	VF25	PCGS 29100386	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$245	Consignor Buyout, Price Reduction - Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Well Struck. Deep gray and copper fields surround the lighter central figures on this better-date New Orleans quarter. A few marks are evident within the reverse shield, but the fields are smooth for the grade. Briggs 1-A with the mintmark to the left. The strike is typical for the issue, with flat stars and weakness in the date. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1850-O	VF20	PCGS 39175699	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$250	Superb Eye Appeal, Reflective Fields, No Question Original and Choice . 1850 New Orleans quarters don't typically come nice. Either the strike is weak or the surfaces have issues from extended periods in circulation. This 1850-O Briggs 1-B has neither issues. Strike is well defined or about as good as one can expect. Surfaces are unabraded and pleasing to my eyes. Fields still retain some steely luster when examined under a light source. Reverse offers wonderful circulated cameo appearance given the dark ebony-blue fields. No CAC attempt to my knowledge but worthy. Conservatively graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1851	EF40	PCGS 84309046		Choice	$875	Underrated Pre-1853 Melt Date, Choice Original Surfaces, Light Charcoal Gray Patina, CAC Approval. Locating 1851 Philadelphia Seated quarters in choice original condition will prove to be a challenging pursuit. Total mintage was only 160,000 pieces followed by heavy circulation and low survival rates due to pre-1853 silver bullion arbitrage. This date is a no question scarce issue with a surviving population similar to its 1851-O counterpart, which is considered to be rare. CAC has only stickered 23 total with 11 better than this EF40 specimen. Most of these are probably locked up in strong collector hands. The offered example sports light charcoal gray patina with darker shades immediately around the major devices. Choice surfaces retain some residual luster that becomes apparent under a light source. Strike is typical for the date. This piece should fit nicely into a Liberty Seated date and mintmark set which has emphasis on CAC approved pieces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1851	VF25	PCGS 28822840		Choice	$675	Underrated Date, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, GFRC CAC Buyback. A popular and quite scarce date due to larger denomination coinage exporting to Europe and melting during the 1850-1853 silver arbitrage era. A well preserved and fully choice example that sells immediately whenever consigned to GFRC; this is its third visit to the price list. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. CAC approval recognizes the strict originality and accurate grading.
	1851	MS64	PCGS 6560890	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4000	Near Gem Original, Sunset Point Collection. 1851 Philadelphia strikes are a semi-scarce issue with small mintage of only 160,000 coins. The surviving population is similar to that of the 1851-O, which is generally considered to be more rare. Many of the 1851 Philadelphia and New Orleans strikes were probably exported to Europe for melting. On this Briggs 1-A survivor, many vertical lines extend upward into the horizontal lines on the reverse shield. Strike is complete and sharp. Under alight source, brilliant reflective luster tickles the eyes. A light, mint-caused grease mark crosses Liberty's outstretched shin. Attractive nonetheless, with flashy surfaces and mint-fresh appeal. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1851	AU58	PCGS 2730094	Briggs 1-A	Original	HOLD $1250	New December 12! Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. The 1851 and 1852 quarters, subject to silver arbitrage prior to the Coinage Act of 1853, are more difficult to locate than their mintages suggest. The situation is analogous to pre-1834 gold coinage, which became profitable to melt when the statutory weight was reduced by Congress. This piece reveals a medium grey skin, with silver tones on the central devices occasionally peeking out above the palette. A few light vertical roller lines bisect Liberty's foot. Fully struck with sharp stars and near complete detail in the claws. Briggs 1-A, with shield verticals extending into the horizontal band. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1851	EF45	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$875	Underrated Date, Original Light Gray, Residual Luster, Fully Struck, Sunset Point Collection. A date that is much scarcer than its mintage would imply. Few examples are seen, and when arriving to market, bringing strong premiums over the price guides. The original example is fully struck with light gray surfaces. Residual luster is immediately evident during bright light viewing. An important offering from the Sunset Point Collection of Liberty Seated Quarter duplicates.
	1851-O	VG10	PCGS 28553692		Choice	$795	Scarce New Orleans Issue, Choice Original, Attractive Gray/Rose Patina, Accurately Graded, Blemish Free. Mintage of only 88,000 strikes with low survival rate. A difficult New Orleans date that is known for less than stellar strikes. The challenge with collecting circulated Liberty Seated quarters is locating choice examples especially when the denomination saw heavy circulation in the deep South. This specimen has to be one of the finest available at the VG grade level. Surfaces are perfectly original with just honest wear and a thick layer of gray/rose patina. There are no blemishes whatsoever. Grading is accurate with strong five and half letters in LIBERTY showing along with bold rims on both obverse and reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1851-O	F12	PCGS 21636612	Briggs 1-B	Original	$875	Near-Choice, West Coast Collection. The 1851-O is one of the most challenging pieces in the Seated quarter set, beginning with a mintage under 100,000 pieces. The Coinage Act of 1853 likely caused much of this small mintage to be melted, with the result that survivors are legitimately rare. Deep gold-grey blankets the obverse of this example, while the reverse is lighter with occasional crust in the eagle. Briggs 1-B, with mintmark placed to the left. CAC has approved a mere twenty pieces in all grades combined - few cared about these at the time of issue, and the survival of quality pieces was strictly a matter of chance. Housed in a Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1852	AU53	NGC 4251137009	Briggs 2-B	Original	$785	Business Strike Dies, Scarce Date, Residual Frosty Luster, Faint Rose Toning, Rev. McClure Pedigree. Housed in new large font NGC holder with Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure pedigree on the label.
	1852	AU50	PCGS 37193506	Briggs 2-B	Original	$825	Choice Original, Heavily Cracked Reverse die. The 1852 quarter is a sleeper in the series, and the stated mintage does not reflect its true rarity. Many of these were melted following the Coinage Act of 1853, which lowered the silver content of the quarter. Just like the pre-1965 silver coinage of our own era, examples quickly disappeared from circulation, and many made their way to the smelters. This piece is accurately graded with no issues. Silver toned with a bit of crust in the protected areas, attesting to the originality of the coin, and well-struck with mostly complete star centers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder, hand selected from the Orchard Collection's Dansco album, and freshly graded.
	1852-O	VF25	PCGS 16026337	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1985	Price Reduction - Consignor Buyout! Challenging New Orleans Date, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Choice Original Surfaces, CAC Approval. Attractive 1852-O quarters, even with a low mintage to begin with, are surprisingly tough. Even at the VF25 level, CAC has graded only eight pieces finer than the present example, six of which remain in the VF band. This circulated cameo example features even, deep gray fields, while the silver central figures reveal pleasing contrast. The strike is typical, as production standards at the New Orleans Mint simply were not at the same level as their counterpart in Philadelphia. Virtually no one plucked these coins from circulation at the time of issue, except for silver speculators taking advantage of the weight reduction mandated in 1853. Survival was thus a matter of chance, and the survival of pleasing examples such as this even more unlikely. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	AU58	PCGS 35878873		Choice	$800	Arrows & Rays Type, Frosty Luster, Complete Strike, Iowa Collection II. Always desirable as a one-year type, the Arrows and Rays design takes advantage of the open space in the No Motto concept, adding a "glory" of rays around the eagle. This piece is largely silver toned, with russet and brown highlights, and retains substantial original luster. The strike is strong with defined stars and pinpoint detail beneath the reverse shield. Light crust at the rims completes the package. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date) with CAC approval.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 83897580		Original	$180	Arrows & Rays Type, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Near-Choice Original, Pikes Peak Collection. A no question original 1853 Arrows & Rays quality with natural gun metal gray patina and reverse verdigris inside the rays. Strike is nearly complete with only the upper right field stars lacking connected centrils. Ideal for type collectors on a budget. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF40	PCGS 33004066		Original	$185	Arrows & Rays Type, Untoned Surfaces, Residual Luster, Southern Texas Collection. An 1853 Arrows & Rays type offering with untoned surfaces and residual frosty luster. I suspect that this Seated quarter was dipped prior to be holdered and is priced accordingly. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1853 No Arrows	F12	PCGS 30192452		Original	$2150	No Arrows, Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. The 1853 No Arrows date is well recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter series rarities. Mintage is report at 44,200 with two delivers of about equal amounts in February 9 and 17, 1853. As the value of silver bullion content exceeded face value, many were immediately exported and melted producing a rare collectible for present day numismatists. PCGS population reports indicate single digit population in most grades with limited auction appearances. As a result of the Mt. View Collection arriving to the market, GFRC now has a substantial hoard of 153 No Arrows quarters that is contrary to their rarity. This Fine 12 example has a base gray toning layer that is overlaid with mottled aquamarine-olive shades on both sides. Surfaces quality is consistent with the assigned grade and essentially unabraided. Strike is typical for the date and residual device details are quite adequate for a mid circulated grade date and mintmark set. From the Mt. View Collection and worthy of special consideration. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with edge view insert.
	1853 No Arrows	VG10	PCGS 82207205	Briggs 1-A	Original	$2000	No Arrows, Rare Date, Low Survival Rate, Original Medium Gray Surfaces, Woodbridge Collection. The 1853 No Arrows date was a short lived issue as the Philadelphia mint transitioned quickly to the Arrows and Rays design, early in 1853, to denote a lower silver weight planchet. Mintage is reported at 44,200 and I suspect that many were caught up with silver arbitrage along with quarters and halves dated 1851 and 1852. The Woodbridge Collection is back with a solidly original VG10 graded duplicate. Fields are toned a medium gray with lighter colored devices. Five full letters of LIBERTY are present. A rare issue with GFRC handling only six certified survivors in all grade levels since starting business in early 2014. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1853/4 Arrows & Rays	EF40	PCGS 13589061	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$550	Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1853 Arrows & Rays quarter is a high-mintage issue with a large number of die varieties. This, the 1853/4, is listed in the Guide Book and has long been a favorite of cherrypickers. The present example features medium, even grey fields, dotted with crust on the obverse, while the reverse is more uniform in color. The CAC population is 22 pieces, a low number and reflective of the challenge in assembling a fully original set of Seated quarters. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1853/4 Arrows & Rays	MS63	PCGS 50074623	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$3450	1853/4 Popular Overdate, Late Die State, Golden Frosty Luster, Active Cartwheels, Completely Struck, Choice Original Surfaces, Sunset Point Collection. A popular 1853/4 overdate specimen in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Obverse die is found in a late die state with the remnants of the last three digits and arrow visual under the final date punch. The under type can be found inside the upper loop of the 8, along the outside stand of the 5, and within the upper loop of the 3 digit. In addition, the right arrow shaft on the obverse has also been repunched. At the Mint State grade level, this die variety is rare with PCGS population report indicating six graded MS63 and another six finer. This choice original example offers frosty golden luster and active cartwheels. Surfaces are minimally marked for the grade. Strike is complete on both sides with no points of weakness for this picky cataloguer. Fairly graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1853/4 Arrows & Rays	AU58	NGC 1628081001	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1500	New December 12! Choice Original, Hoosier AU58 Collection Sale. Light, gold toning blankets both sides of this Red Book-listed variety. More intense shading is occasionally present in the legend. Fully struck with defined star points and sharp detail in the claw joints. The 1853 Arrows & Rays issue represents a cornucopia of varieties, with many discoveries waiting to be made. Briggs notes the delivery of over a hundred obverse and reverse dies, but only a few are documented in the literature. This example is the most well-known of the varieties of this year, with an undertype in the 3 of the date, generally thought to be a 4. Housed in a NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder. Note, the vertical line at star 4 is on the holder.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	EF45	NGC 1746824011	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$725	Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Bold Obverse Strike, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. No rays through center of mintmark variety. A lovely 1853 New Orleans surviving example with bold obverse strike and perfectly original surfaces. A choice original quality rating has been applied due to the superior bright light performance that is stunning. The darker olive gray patina is quite transparent and simply melts to expose sky blue fields and golden stars when viewed under a light source. The color transition is much more apparent on the obverse while the reverse shifts to combination blues and rose hues. There are some minor blemishes in the right obverse field but the bright light performance far outweighs those marks. Housed in old NGC holder with standard white ring insert and smaller reverse hologram . A choice original duplicate from the Sunset Point Collection that deserves special consideration.
	1854 With Arrows	MS64	NGC 1704861002		Choice	$2150	Gorgeous Eye Appeal, Near Gem Original Surfaces, Stunning Reflective Cartwheels, Rose-Gold Mirrors, Completely Struck, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. A special note to the GFRC community is in order concerning a certain gorgeous 1854 Arrows quarter from the Sunset Point Collection. JUST BUY IT NOW is the recommendation for either a mint state type set or a Liberty Seated date set. I'm thoroughly enjoying mirrored fields and resulting reflective cartwheels during description writing. Vertical die polish lines, on the obverse, are evident with 10x loupe. Both sides are covered with a transparent rose-gold skin that adds to the viewing delight. The reverse toning is more intense than the obverse. Strike is completely executed with high relief devices and motifs. Accurately graded and housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the
	1854-O Crumbled Die	F15	NGC 2089164002		Choice	$495	Crumbled Die Obverse, Choice Original, GFRC CAC Buyback. The 1854-O crumbled die variety is marked by eroding detail in the date and right arrow. As the die disintegrates, detail becomes less sharp and misshaped. The crooked points in the stars further attest to this effect. The New Orleans Mint was busy this year and likely more concerned about quantity than quality. This example is heavily toned, especially on the reverse, with varied shades of grey on the obverse and reverse hues of gold and blue. Despite the striking issues, this is a premium quality example with no distracting marks or apparent signs of "conservation." Many times rarer than the Huge O die variety of the same year. Housed in a new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1854-O With Arrows	MS62	NGC 1774406002	Briggs 1-D	Original	$1950	Near Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! Another high-grade branch Mint piece from the Sunset Point collection. The 1854-O Seated quarter is somewhat available in unc but remains more elusive than its Philadelphia counterpart. This example is mostly brilliant with a light cover of chestnut toning over the figure of Liberty. A few hairlines in the left obverse field limit the technical grade, but there are no other marks of note. The strike is complete with detailed star centers. Briggs 1-D, identified by the die scratch in the reverse dentil above M. This issue is rich with varieties, and new discoveries likely await. Why not get started with this piece? Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1854-O With Arrows	AU58	PCGS OGH 6309700	Briggs 1-D	Choice	$1600	New December 12! Scarce Grade Level, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Obverse Strike . A choice surviving 1854 New Orleans struck example with essentially blemish free surfaces and brilliant frosty cartwheel luster. Obverse offers a hammered strike with stars completely rounded and Liberty's head and hair curls being deeply impressed. The strike is so strong that some "halo'ing" is visible on the upper obverse devices. Reverse strike has typical weakness at the eagle's left leg. A die crack is evident between stars 3 and 4 to Liberty which validates the late die state condition of Obverse 1. Reverse abraisions are limited to a faint break in the luster above the eagle's head and two micro contact marks the the right of the right wing. Accurately graded and fairly prices for the overall eye appeal and preservation state. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 35037374		Choice	$700	Rim Cuds Below Date, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Peripheral Gold, Twin Lakes Collection. 1854 New Orleans Seated quarter survivors are weakly represented in today's market as compare to nearly 1.5 million pieces struck. Like most New Orleans issues, coinage went into general circulation in the Deep South and remained there for years. Choice survivors are infrequently seen. This Twin Lakes Collection AU58 offering is noteworthy for its excellent preservation and brilliant frosty luster. Bright light viewing pleasurable as this piece performs on both sides. Strike is essentially hammered with moderately worn dies that have numerous spider cracks. Important to note is the rim cud below the date digits. Fields have a minor amount of micro chatter that is of no consequence. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	VF30	raw	Briggs 3-B	Original	$450	Crumbled Die Obverse, Original Medium Gray Toning, Very Scarce Top 25 Seated Quarter Variety, Cleveland Collection . Price Reduction - January 20 2020. 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	AU58	PCGS 16078146		Original	$425	New December 28! With Arrows Type, Frosty Luster, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A pleasing With Arrows Liberty Seated quarter offering from the Palos Verdes Collection. The 1855 date is always the best of the With Arrows type for Seated dimes, quarters, and halves. Mintages dropped substantial during 1855 after circulation coinage was replaced with the lower silver weight planchets during 1853 and 1854. This near-choice survivor exhibits frosty luster and active cartwheels. Strike is essentially complete. A bit stronger luster would have been awarded with a full Choice quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1855-O With Arrows	VF20	PCGS 29673395		Choice	$925	Rare Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gun Metal Gray Patina, Typical Strike for Issue, Accurately Graded . Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder along with CAC approval. Full description after the FUN show.
	1855-S	VF Details	SEGS 80415014		Market Acceptable	New Price $195	Challenging San Francisco Date, Briggs 2-C Plate Coin, Original Gray Patina, Removed Obverse Mount, Fairly Graded, Kansas Collection. Price Reduction - July 2020 - The Briggs 2-C macro image plate coin as published in Larry's The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters. Surfaces are original gray. An obverse mount has been removed from the center with some faint re-engraving of details in that area. Housed in SEGS traditional holder with the label reading, "1855-S BRIGGS 2C/Book Coin, VF20 Details, MOUNTED OBVERSE, BOOK PLATE COIN_REV HALO." An interesting offering of the first year quarter issue at the San Francisco mint. From the Kansas Collection.
	1855-S	EF Details	PCGS 37193509	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$475	First Year San Francisco Strike, Bright White Luster, Scratch On Lower Obverse, Orchard Collection. First year of design and denomination issue, during the California gold rush, with mintage of 396,000. Survival rate is low due to heavy circulation in commerce and for jewelry making. Survivors are either damaged or less than original as most were mishandled among the mining communities. This specimen, from the Orchard Collection, has been obviously dipped to produce the white surfaces. Grade, based on wear, is EF45+ with residual luster. Obverse strike is complete while reverse has considerable weakness in lower eagle devices. There is a long horizontal obverse scratch at lower shield and base. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Scratch-EF Details designation. An opportunity for Dansco collectors at a value price.
	1855-S	AU50	NGC 1893373008	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1525	New January 19! Reduced Price - Consignor Buyout. Rare Reverse A Crumbled Die State, Initial Seated Quarter Produced at San Francisco Mint, Rose-Gray Patina. GFRC has just bought out an important crumbled reverse die example of the Briggs 1-A die pairing. Noted Seated half dollar specialist, Greg Johnson, discusses the progressive reverse die disintegration of 1855-5 Reverse A in a E-Gobrecht Article dating back to December 2010 (http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/Quarter_QOM/1855s_lds_rev.htm). In that article, Greg presents an image of an 1855-S reverse that illustrates "the crumbling of the die around the eagle and STATES OF AMERICA and states that, "After looking for these coins for more than 4 years I think, with enough patience, it is possible for the interested collector to put together a die progression of this reverse die if one is not too picky about the condition and grade of the coins. Such a progression would begin with early die states that show no abnormal wear or deterioration and proceed through intermediate die states that show the beginning of the deterioration around the eagle and legend, concluding with very late die states in which there appears to be nearly as much metal in the halo around the eagle as there is making up the eagle itself." The 1855-S Seated quarter date is the first quarter struck at the San Francisco mint. Reverse A is probably the first reverse die to be used until fully disintegrated. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. An important acquisition for the Liberty Seated quarter die variety specialist.
	1855-S With Arrows	VF30	PCGS 12512831	Briggs 1-C	Choice	$825	Challenging First Year San Francisco Mint Issue, Choice Surfaces, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal. 1855 brought the first Liberty Seated quarter and half dollar strikes at the San Francisco mint. Both denominations are challenging to locate with choice specimens being rare. This lovely 1855-S example is fully choice and well preserved. Surfaces are covered with a base layer of light gray patina coupled with darker ebony shades surrounding the stars and major devices. Wear is uniform while the fields and devices are entirely blemish free. The obverse offers classic circulated cameo eye appeal that collectors strive to locate. The $1000 question is why is this 1855-S example not CAC approved. Yes, it has been to CAC for review and did not pass. But originality is not the issue. A close inspection suggests that a VF25 grade would have been more consistent with wear. Since graded VF30, I suspect that slight overgrading by PCGS is the reason for failing to win a CAC green bean. If this piece would degraded to VF25 and resubmitted, I would bet that CAC approval would be secured. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1855-S With Arrows	VF20	NGC 3906104001	Briggs 2-C	Original	$675	First Year of San Francisco Mint Issue, Near Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. First year of Liberty Seated quarter production at the San Francisco mint with a mintage of 396,400. This date circulated heavily on the west coast due to pent up demand for small denomination coinage. PCGS population clearly indicate low survival rates with only 26 pieces certified in all VF grades. The offered example is strictly original with near choice surfaces. A few scattered micro ticks are seen in the obverse fields consistent with the grade. Strike is typical for the date. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. An opportunity to acquire a challenging Seated quarter date that is not often seen in the marketplace.