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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 10 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on December 7, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1840-O No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 39317831	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$485	New November 27! Mintmark Right, Blue-Gray and Gold Coloration, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - An appealing example of the 1840-O No Drapery issue as struck from the Briggs 2-B die pair typically referenced as Mintmark Right. Multi-color toning is noted on both sides with blue-gray shades being predominant on the obverse while the reverse reveals embedded rose-gold and aquamarine hues under a bright light. Though not 100% complete, the strike is above average for an issue that is notorious for weak strikes. A choice offering from the LaSalle Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1842-O Small Date	VG08	PCGS 14131393	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1265	New November 26! Rare Small Date, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces, New Orleans Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The growing popularity of the 1842-O Small Date quarter can be directly tied to its inclusion in the Top 25 Variety set as published by Greg Johnson in the LSSC's Gobrecht Journal and listed as a collecting objective in the GFRC Open Set Registry. That set was added to www.seateddimevarieties.com for simplistic referencing including a pricing guide. This New Orleans Collection duplicate is fully choice with natural coin-gray patina. A premium example with honest wear and essentially unabraded surfaces. Separately the Large and Small Date punches for this date can be challenging at times. A key marker is the sharp of the 1 digit flag. The Large Date has a pointed flag while the Small Date has a blunt flag. The CAC census stands at 36 with a price guide value at $1500. An excellent entry point for this four figure die variety. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and the Small Date attribution on the label.
	1843-O Large O	F15	PCGS 29806057	Briggs 3-F	Choice	$1500	Large O, Choice Original, Scarce Die Variety, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. Listed separately by Briggs as 3-F and the lone 1843 reverse die with a Large O mintmark. Later captured by the Cherrypickers Guide and listed as FS-501. Always found in lower circulated grades with the finest PCGS holdered being an AU53 example. This Fine 15 example is noteworthy for its strict originality and choice surfaces. Crusty gray patina covers both sides. CAC approval is absolutely warranted due to originality and accurate grading. Overall, an essentially unimprovable example for the collector wishing to fill the #5 spot, in a Top 25 Varieties set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. The PCGS label reads, "Large O FS-501 (FS-001.5)".
	1847-O	AU50	PCGS 33424166	Briggs 2-C	Original	$1935	New November 27! Rare Grade, Bold Strike, Steely Surfaces, Golden Patina, Lasalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1847 New Orleans issue is scarce in all grades and becomes quite rare in AU. This date is notorious for flatly struck stars and the top of Liberty's head according to Briggs. The LaSalle Collection has released an AU50 example which is one of only six certified by PCGS at grade. Steely obverse reflectance is readily apparent under a bright light with golden hues being predominant. Golden-gray toning is noted on the reverse with a bit softer luster. Of importance is the bold strike with all star center points clearly defined along with a fully detailed head. The reverse is equally well struck. Briggs 2-C discovered by Larry Briggs May 1987 and remaining as a very rare die pairing. Astute Seated collectors should be paying close attention to this offering. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1849-O	G06	PCGS 39848219	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1950	New November 24! Elusive New Orleans Date, Natural Coin Gray Patina, Conservative Grading. An very 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. An old friend that was previously sold June 2021 per the Sales Archive. Ideal for those on a value level numismatic budget and desiring to acquire this formidable date. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1852	EF40	NGC 6062264004	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$715	New November 27! Challeging Philadelphia Issue, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - A scarce date in all grades due to silver arbitrage during the 1850 through early 1853 time frame. Much more challenging than its reported mintage of 177,000. This LaSalle Collection example was struck with the Briggs 2-B die pair without any repunching on the date digits. A choice original with natural gray patination and typical strike. Surfaces are well preserved and essentially unabraded. Housed in new NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree label.
	1852-O	VF20	PCGS 31729407	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1700	New November 27! Near-Gem Original at Grade, Scarce Overall, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - Mintage of 96,000 and struck with beveled rims for unknown reasons according to Briggs. The 1852 New Orleans date is scarce in grades through VF and essentially non existent in EF or better. This CAC approved PCGS VF20 offering is a special opportunity for Liberty Seated quarter collectors. A well preserved specimen featuring choice surfaces. The obverse offer a bit of a circulated cameo appearance due to light devices nicely contrasted against darker fields. Reverse toning leans towards olive-gray coloring and is more uniform. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. Prior GFRC pedigrees include the White Pine and Tenafly Collections with those details available in the Sales Archive. PCGS #5420.
	1853 No Arrows	F12	PCGS 42471805		Choice	$2750	No Arrows, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, West Texas Collection. The 1853 No Arrows date is recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter series rarities. Mintage is reported to be 44,200 with two delivers of about equal amounts during February 9 and 17, 1853. As the value of silver bullion exceeded face value, many were immediately exported and melted leading to a rare issue for present day numismatists. PCGS population reports indicate single digit population in most grades with limited auction appearances. This West Texas release is new to GFRC. Both sides features a thick crusty gray patina during in-hand inspection that shifts to delineated rose and blues under a bright light. Surfaces are entirely unabraded with strong rims. Since the L in LIBERTY is missing, this lot is not a CAC candidate. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1854-O	MS64	PCGS 45285171	Briggs 1-D	Choice	$4850	Brilliant Frosted Luster, Near-Gem Original, CAC Approved. If wishing to add some "spice" in a type set, this near-gem 1854-O quarter should be considered. Additionally, those that enjoy blast white frosted luster should be equally interested. Equally important is a hammered strike with die lines in the reverse being easily noted and designates the variety is Briggs 1-C. Faint and wispy hairlines in the right field preclude a full GFRC-Gem quality rating. The CAC approved lot is one of 33 approved, a small number considering a mintage of 1,484,000. The CAC Price Guide lists $4,400 as fair market value, but we know the guide is conservative for premium Liberty Seated coinage. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder with CAC approval.
	1855 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 28714059	Unlisted	Original	$400	Double Die Obverse Left, Golden Shades, Saw Mill Run Collection. As a rule, the 1855 With Arrow date is much scarcer than its earlier 1853 A&R and 1854 Arrows counterparts. Unlisted in Briggs are two 1855 obverse dies with obverse die doubling in the shield lines. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing an example of the 1855 Doubled Die Obverse with the doubling seen on the left side of the vertical shield lines. Few have been noted since its discovery as I look at every 1855 quarter for this die variety. Partial golden toning is overlaid across coin gray surfaces with original mint frost noted on the lower reverse. Strike is typical for the issue. Housed in PCGS 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1855-O With Arrows	EF40	PCGS 50887405	Briggs 1-A	Original	HOLD $1850	New November 24! Challenging New Orleans Issue, Original Gray, Well Struck, Accurately Graded. The 1855-O date is infrequently encountered in the marketplace due to a mintage of 176,000 and a low survival rate. The survival rate is similar to that of the 1849-O in circulated grades but priced at a fraction of that date's premium. The PCGS population report shows only 13 combined in both EF grades. This EF40 graded survivor is fully struck for the date. All stars have connected center points and Liberty's lower leg is fully rounded with above average head details. The reverse strike is bold with deeply impressed claws and arrow feathers. A light gray patina is heavier on the reverse. Some scattered field marks preclude a full choice quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1855-S With Arrows	VF25	PCGS 48708629	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$950	New December 7! First Year Issue, Rare Choice Original, Gray Crust, Important Opportunity. 1855 San Francisco struck quarters are typically encountered with various degrees of problems due to be well circulated and mishandled in western frontier mining communities. The arrival of a truly problem free example to the GFRC price list is a big deal as is the case here. Moderate gray patina decorates the fields with lighter shades at the wear points resulting in a circulated cameo visual appearance. A thin layer of dirt surrounds the stars and fills the spaces within the legend lettering. I'm most comfortable with the certified grade as Liberty's leg is rounded and not worn through. Fields are essentially unabraded too. This choice survivor is worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. There is no background on a CAC approval attempt but this lot is a candidate from a strict originality perspective. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.