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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 19 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on December 2, 2023

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 No Drapery	MS62	NGC 3813949003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2750	New November 18! 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.
	1840 With Drapery	MS63	PCGS 82907272	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$5500	Drapery Type, Mirrored Fields, Grayish-Blue, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. During the 1840 design hub transition from No Drapery to Drapery, the Philadelphia mint only struck the With Drapery design and produced 188,127 pieces. This date is accepted as being rare in Mint State with specimens being struck by heavily polished dies. The result is a mirrored finish in the fields. This same die finish has also been noted on 1840 Drapery Seated dimes. While inspecting with a 10x under angled lighting, diagonal die polished lines are evident on the obverse and behind all the reverse devices. A medium bluish-gray patina covers the obverse while the same coloration is decorated by peripheral copper gold on the reverse. A truly choice and pleasing example for the passionate Seated quarter collector. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1840-O With Drapery	MS64	PCGS 25327586	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$22500	With Drapery, Rare Large O Die Pairing, Gem Original, Quito Collection. The Quito Collection has released a magnificent 1840-O Large quarter that is surely the finest known for the variety. The Large O reverse was initially paired with a No Drapery obverse for volume production then muled with the new With Drapery obverse followed by limited production. When paired with the With Drapery obverse, the reverse exhibits a second set of added denticles in the gaps between the first set of denticles. Total mintage for With Drapery New Orleans Small and Large O strikes is only 43,000 and a tiny fraction are found with the Large O reverse. This important die variety was included in the Top 25 Liberty Seated Quarter Varieties that was initially published in the Liberty Seated Collectors Club's Gobrecht Journal, Issue #111. GFRC is incredibly pleased to be offering this gem original example. Granular mint bloom is consistent with soft frosted luster radiating under a bright light. The orange-rose and sky blue shades are accurately captured by my images. Strike is typical for 1840-O coinage with weakness at the upper obverse stars and and the reverse claws and arrow feathers. Surfaces are pristine other than a faint horizontal line on the upper reverse. Accurately graded with CAC approval. PCGS population report for the Large O FS-501 variety indicates two graded at VF35, one at EF40 and an MS63 example and does not list an MS64 since this Quito/Bender lot is not attributed on the label. This piece sold April 2018 at Heritage auction for $18,600 and August 2017 for $20,000. The offer price is fair given its variety rarity and CAC date population of only two with none finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval. The label captures the Bender Collection pedigree.
	1841-O	MS62	PCGS 4655847	Briggs 3-D	Original	$1650	Repunched 1, Steely-Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Quito Collection. Light rose-gray skin nicely decorates the obverse of this 1841-O Seated quarter while the reverse has light gold hues. Bright light inspection exposes steely-frosted luster. The gown line and left facing breast are weakly struck as are the lower left eagle's leg and arrow feathers. Yet another Quito Collection release. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. Please note that the holder has a reverse edge chip on the upper left.
	1841-O	VF20	PCGS 30447963	Briggs 2-C	Original	HOLD $200	New November 1! Doubled Die Obverse, Circulated Cameo, Top 25 Varieties. This newly released Cleveland Collection 1841-O Briggs 2-C example has an obverse that exhibits dramatically doubled stars and shield while the reverse has a unique mintmark location; nearly centered, just slightly left of crotch. Surfaces are unquestionably original with crusty gray patina while the overall appearance is that of a circulated cameo. The #3 entry in the Liberty Seated quarter Top 25 Varieties set as published by Greg Johnson. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1842-O Small Date	VG08	PCGS 26775134	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1650	New November 19! Small Date, Choice Original, Cleveland 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. That set was added to www.seateddimevarieties.com for simplistic referencing including a pricing guide. The Cleveland duplicate is fully choice with natural olive-gray patina. This is a premium example with honest wear and moderate circulated cameo eye appeal. CAC total population is 34 approved. An excellent entry point for this four figure die variety. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder.
	1843-O Large O	F15	PCGS 29806057	Briggs 3-F	Choice	HOLD $1650	Large O, Choice Original, Mountain View Collection.. The 1843-O Large o mintmark size is typically located in the lower circulated grades and is listed separately as Briggs 3-F. This is the lone 1843 reverse die with a Large O mintmark, and is listed in the Cherrypickers Guide as FS-501. This Fine 15 example is noteworthy for its strict originality and choice surfaces. Crusty gray patina covers both sides. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. CAC population for the date is only 33 in all grades, but CAC does not separately report the Large O variety. The PCGS label captures the attribution as "Large O FS-501".
	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.
	1847-O	VF30	PCGS 19950812	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $810	Gun Metal Gray with Ebony Highlights, Typical New Orleans Strike, Pleasing Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Locating choice 1847 New Orleans examples will require patience as collectors are faced with typical weak strikes and problematic surfaces. Though this issue has a mintage of 368,000 pieces, few uncirculated examples are known. This coin exhibits light to medium gun metal gray toning. The in-hand ebony coloring shifts to gun metal blue when exposed to a light source. Strike is typical with flat breasts and weak definition of the eagle's lower left leg and claws. Some faint obverse chatter is noted but consistent with the assigned grade. CAC has approved 26 examples total with 12 coins in all higher grades combined. A fresh buyback from long term client and back on the price list. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1850-O	EF45	PCGS 39317837	Briggs 1-B	Choice	HOLD $1175	New November 22! 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	VF35	NGC 2597612019		Market Acceptable	HOLD $380	Better New Orleans Date, Brilliant Surfaces, Typical Rusted Die Strike, Southern Texas Collection. 1850 New Orleans strikes are notorious for a badly rusted obverse dies and weak upper body strikes. This new Southern Texas release is typical of the issue. Surfaces are a tad too brilliant for the certified grade. Speckled copper-gold at the rims aids the eye appeal. I believe that NGC net graded this piece as the details are quite strong for a VF35. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	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.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 28268324		Original	$240	Arrow & Rays Circulated Type, Steely-Frosted Luster, Light Olive-Gray, Crazy Joe Collection. Crazy Joe is back with a new Seated quarter consignment that focuses on circulated Arrows type dates. This 1853 A&R lot offers steely obverse luster while the reverse tends more towards frosty. The reverse cartwheel is particularly vibrant. Toning is best described as light olive-gray without getting into exotic colors. Surfaces are evenly worn with light rub in the right obverse field. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF40	PCGS 15043456		Choice	$225	Arrows & Rays Type, Crusty Gray, Steely Fields, Choice Surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Full description forthcoming if not sold at the 2023 Pittsburgh ANA.
	1853/4	VF25	PCGS 16598237		Choice	$575	New December 2! 1853/4, Bold Undertype, Choice Original. The ever popular 1853/4 quarter is a Guide Book listed variety and recognizable without a glass in most die states. This is a pleasing coin gray example with deeper shades in the protected areas, which in this case include the reverse rays. The only mark of note is a blending dimple south of U in UNITED. CAC has certified 23 examples in all grade combined. The low CAC populations in the Seated quarter series can not be emphasized enough, and a quick trip around a bourse floor studying examples of non-CAC pieces will readily explain the challenge of locating eye appealing pieces. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. Last sold at GFRC Online Auction for $625 August 2021. Ex Lenny Rizzo and Tenafly Collections.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 20124746	J-107	Original	$1300	Original, Eclectic Collection.. The filled-O reverse becomes scarce at higher grade levels, and it would be challenging to duplicate the current EF45 offering. This piece exhibits a middle die state, with the mintmark partially filled to the right. Greg Johnson's excellent article in Gobrecht Journal #118 (November 2013) features no less than six illustrations, which demonstrate the progressive deterioration as the mintmark internally collapses on the die face. As Briggs notes, this (Briggs 3-E) variety does not come well struck, as attested to by the weak stars and feathers, in addition to an overall lack of sharpness. Still, for the 1853-O die variety collector, this is an important example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	MS64	PCGS 43203617	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$3500	With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Bright light inspection of this Quito 1854-O Arrows quarter reveals granular frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. These "creamy" surfaces are very reflective and certainly pleasing. The strike could be considered as delicate though complete. Both die are rusted, as the obverse exhibits rust pits above the knees, to the left of the root, and within the shield. The reverse eagle is entirely rusted along with the denomination. Dies are also lightly clashed. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	VF30	raw	Briggs 3-B	Original	$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.
	1854-O Huge O	G04	ANACS 4328837	Briggs 1-A	Original	$650	New November 2! Huge O, Entry Level Example, Cleveland Collection. Part of the Liberty Seated quarter Top 25 Varieties set, the 1854-O Huge O is in a class by itself. The "huge O" mintmark was had cut into a mintmark less reverse die and is difficult to miss due to its unique appearance. As a result of the hand engraving, the nearby top of Q(UAR D)OL was also polished out. This example is fairly graded as an Good 04 given the partial rims. Ideal as an entry point for this noteworthy die variety. Housed in newer yellow label ANACS holder.
	1855 With Arrows	AU55	NGC 2901656004		Original	$450	New October 13! With Arrows Type, Steely Fields, Crisp Reflective Luster, Nicely Toned. Certainly a fun coin under a bright light, this lovely 1855 Seated quarteer would be ideal for that With Arrows type requirement. Both sides exhibit steely fields that are approaching the lightly mirrored stage. The reflectance is sharp and eye catching. When placed under my desk lamp, orange-rose colors dominant the obverse along with peripheral aquamarine. Light gold is seen throughout the reverse with a darker concentration at the denomination. Faint reverse hairlines, seen with a 10x, preclude a higher quality ratings. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1855 With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 84165011		Original	$325	Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Mottled Olive-Gold Toning, Crazy Joe Collection. The 1855 With Arrows date is much better than its earlier predecessors. Crazy Joe is letting loose a well preserved example that is accurately graded. Surfaces are layered with an olive-gold patina that could be best described as mottled. The underlying luster has a granular frosted textures. This piece is unquestionable original with pleasing bright light radiance. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1855 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 15043458		Choice	HOLD $220	Better With Arrows Date, Fully Choice, Residual Luster. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Full description forthcoming if not sold at the 2023 Pittsburgh ANA.
	1855-O With Arrows	VG10	PCGS 19616245	Briggs 1-B	Original	HOLD $295	Better With Arrows Date, Circulated Coin Gray, Honest Wear, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1855-S With Arrows	AU Details	PCGS 38939950	Briggs 1-A	Original	$900	Original, Eclectic Collection.. Ample luster is evident in the protected areas of this better-date San Francisco piece. While not as highly coveted as the 1855-S half dollar, this remains a scarce issue with a population of 128 pieces in all grades at PCGS. Smoky patina fills the fields of this coin, with crust evident in the reverse shield. A field line is noted, running from star 4 to 7. Briggs 1-A, with feather detail removed to accommodate the top of the mintmark. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder, AU Details, Scratch notation.
	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.
	1855-S With Arrows	VF20	PCGS 37654702		Choice	$700	First Year San Francisco Issue, Choice Original, Undergraded, Crazy Joe Collection. Crazy Joe rounds his consignment with a choice 1855-S quarter that has been obviously undergraded. Astute Seated quarter collectors should check the images and draw their own conclusions. Please check the full upper leg, near complete gown line (due to strike), and the raised scroll. The is certainly an initial year San Francisco strike with weak reverse devices. Under the dirty gray patina one will find steely fields. After checking with a 10x, I'm in on the fact that the surfaces are perfectly original. A better Seated quarter date that warrants a notable premium when fully choice. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.