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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 20 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on July 7, 2024

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	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.
	1840 With Drapery	MS63	PCGS 82907272	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4950	Drapery Type, Mirrored Fields, Grayish-Blue, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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.
	1841-O	MS62	PCGS 4655847	Briggs 3-D	Original	$1485	Repunched 1, Steely-Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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.
	1843-O Large O	F12	PCGS 35746830	Briggs 3-F	Original	$750	Large O. Near-Choice Original.. Briggs rates the 1843-O large O die pairing as an R6 rarity at the offered grade. This reverse is also known for multiple die rust pits at the mintmark and besides the upper right facing wing. The Liberty Seated Collectors Club has placed this variety into its Top 25 given its popularity. We are pleased to be offering an evenly worn example with light gray toning that shifts to blue shades at the rims. A few scattered ticks of no consequence are seen with 10x. An opportunity to acquire a key variety that is listed in all leading numismatic catalogs and price guides. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. #395927
	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.
	1845	MS64+	PCGS 82141667		Gem	$3350	New July 4! Frosted Luster, Hammered Strike, A Premium Gem. Handling top end Liberty Seated quarters is always a treat as is the case for this gem 1845 specimen from the D.L. Hansen Collection. This piece is absolutely well balance with soft lustrous surfaces that are overlaid with intermixed aquamarine and gold shades on the obverse along with light gray and blues on the reverse. The luster is falls into the GFRC steely-frosted category. A hammered strike presents highly detailed hair curls and elevated stars coupled with intricate eagle feathers. A long obverse die crack is noted between the right side of the date, through the foot and exiting to the rim below star 13. Unfortunately, I've been unable to attribute this lot to any of the Briggs listings. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Ex D.L.Hansen with a special PCGS pedigree label that lacks a bar code.
	1845	MS64+PL	PCGS 47965772	Briggs 4-D	Choice	$6350	New June 20! Lone Certified Proof Like Example, Sharply Mirrored Fields, Mottled Aquamarine-Blue Hues. Consignor Price Reduction. This 1845 Briggs 4-D specimen is truly unique during GFRC's tenure and that of PCGS. This is the lone No Motto Seated quarter to gain a PCGS Proof Like certification given the sharp mirrors on both sides. The bright light visuals are truly compelling with intense reflectance and light toning. Most numismatists would assume that this lot is a proof strike until checking the Briggs encyclopedia. Reported proof strikes will be found with a repunched date per Briggs 5-E listing. Mottled aquamarine-blue hues decorate the obverse while the reverse features copper-gold at the rim. The overall strike is deeply impressed and pleasing. A careful 10x inspection revealed two stray micro-lines below the left eagle claw as the only aberration requiring mention. This is a unique lot that belongs in the most advanced Seated quarter sets under construction. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1845	MS62	PCGS 11449751	Briggs 3-C	Choice	$1125	New June 20! Repunched Date, Steely Reflectance, Complete Strike, Choice Original. Consignor Price Reduction. This 1845 Briggs 3-C lot brought a trip back to the Briggs Encyclopedia with some warranted commentary. Briggs list this variety as Large 5 over Small 5 which is incorrect if one looks carefully at the 5 digit and punch layout. Though there appears to be a shorter flag on the earlier 5 digit punch, what we are seeing is the top of the punch whereby the flag of the 5 digit is shorter than at the base. This fact becomes easily seen with a 10x and understanding of how the date punch is constructed and inverted before being punched into the working die. This new example presents steely fields and consistent reflectance on both sides. The originality is unquestionable. Under a bright light, the obverse center shifts to an orange shade with faint gray in the fields. The reverse is a more consistent light gray. Some cartwheel is seen with strong movement on the reverse. The strike is complete with fully detailed head and star center points. The reverse eagle is crisp and deeply impressed. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1846	MS64	NGC 6063929011		Choice	$3950	New July 7! Rare Grade, Attractively Toned, Steely Frosted Luster, Near-Gem Original. The 1846 Liberty Seated quarter issue sports a mintage of 510,000 but with few higher grade Mint State survivors extant. This newly consigned NGC certified "MS64" is quite compelling for those collecting at an advanced level. GFRC images provide an accurate in-hand view but this piece truly excels under a bright light. Steely-frosted radiance is continuous on both sides. The copper rose and gray-blue shades are notable lighter and enticing. A hammered strike results in high relief devices along with a raised rim on the obverse. Under a 10x, a few micro-ticks are seen but well hidden. Housed in new large font holder. An important offering worthy of consideration.
	1849	MS64	PCGS 21895818	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4250	New July 3! Challenging Grade, Frosted Luster, Bold Strike, Compass Point Reverse. The 1849 Seated quarter issue is seldom encountered in near-gem or full gem grade as the vast majority of Mint State survivors are MS62-63 certified. GFRC is pleased to be offering a superb "Compass Point" reverse example with sparkling frosted luster. Under a bright light, the surfaces yield active cartwheels. The fields are essentially unabraded and lightly coated with copper-rose hues. PCGS has certified nine at the offered graded with only two finer in full gem. MS64 certified examples appear to trade at auction once every five years, on average, per the CoinFacts records. The "Compass Point" variety shows an unusual void in the center of the reverse (upper left shield), suggesting a central point of a compass. An ideal selection for advanced collectors of the series. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder.
	1849-O	F15	PCGS 30006308	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$5125	New Orleans Key Date, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Original Surfaces, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. The mintage for 1849 New Orleans strikes is unrecorded with Briggs estimating a mintage of 16,000 pieces. Few example ever reach the marketplace. The CAC population report further illustrates the dilemma facing collectors as only 17 have been approved in all grades with more than half grading between FA02 and F12. GFRC is pleased to report that the Quito Collection is releasing the single approved F15 specimen. This example is strictly original with consistent crusty gray patina on both sides. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and quite pleasing when one considers the amount of time in circulation and the opportunities for mistreatment. Honestly, the "price guides" are just that for this date as the overwhelming challenge is locating an example, let along a choice CAC approved specimen. Let's see how long this offering lasts on the 30 Day Price List. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2003-2004) holder with CAC approval.
	1851	VF25	PCGS 28822840		Choice	$725	New July 4! 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 silver coinage arbitrage leading to exporting to Europe for melting during the 1850-1853 era. A well preserved and fully choice example that sells immediately whenever consigned to GFRC; this is its fourth 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. Ex. White Pine and Port Matilda Colletion. Who will be the next to own this premium example?
	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.
	1852	MS66	PCGS 9462318	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$22500	Superb Gem Original, Condition Census, Repunched Date, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. The Quito Collection continues his releases of some amazing Liberty Seated quarters. Mintage of the 1852 date is 177,060 with PCGS having certified eight pieces between MS65, MS65+, and MS66, with none finer. The Quito lot is one of four certified at PCGS along with one of four approved at CAC. When checking CoinFacts and reviewing the Eugene Gardner specimen, which is the CoinFacts plate coin, it is readily apparent that the Quito specimen is superior to the Gardner coin in terms of strike and undisturbed luster. DLRC last sold the Gardner lot during August 2017 with CAC approval for $21,500. Previously, the same lot sold in Heritage's 2015 Gardner Sale, without CAC approval, for $18,800. You are invited to visit CoinFacts and the auction records to validate my findings. Bottom line, the Quito Collection specimen is exceptional and superior to the Gardner pedigreed example. This piece is an unmitigated "luster bomb" with old time light gold toning. This lot is worthy of the finest Seated coinage collections under construction. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) holder with CAC approval.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 28268324		Original	$225	Arrow & Rays Circulated Type, Steely-Frosted Luster, Light Olive-Gray. Consigor Buyout! Price Reduction. 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.
	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	$3150	With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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.
	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-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.