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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 14 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on July 11, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 No Drapery	MS62	NGC 3813949003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2650	New June 10! Open Claws, Partially Mirrored Obverse, Brilliant Radiance. GFRC Pricing Reduction - 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.
	1839 No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 12782423	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$500	New July 9! Closed Claws, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. For 1839 Seated quarters, three separate reverse hubs have been identified including the Open Claws, Closed Claws, and rare Very Long Claws. This LaSalle Collection release is a Briggs 2-B Closed Claws example with honest wear and natural coin gray patina. The strike is typical for the No Drapery issue with essentially mark free surfaces. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	AU58	PCGS 20334311	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1750	New June 29! Mintmark Far Left, Near-Choice Original, Evergreen State Collection. The Evergreen State Collection returns with an 1840-O No Drapery quarter that is attractive at the certified grade with limited contact marks and pleasing, light golden-gray toning dispersed over silvery, frosty surfaces. Moderate cartwheels are noted under a light source with strong reverse radiance due to the thinner patina. This issue is notorious for weakly struck motifs, especially Liberty's head and surrounding stars. This Briggs 1-A example, with the mintmark far left, offers a nearly complete strike with all stars being in high relief with just a touch of weakness at the top of the head and eagle neck feathers. A near-choice rated example due to several reverse contact marks. PCGS has certified 20 at the AU58 level with a price guide value set at $2250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 39317831	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$525	New July 9! Mintmark Right, Blue-Gray and Gold Coloration, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. 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.
	1841	VF35	PCGS 35526277	Briggs 2-A	Original	$375	New July 9! Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Light Gray, Lasalle Collection. Astute Liberty Seated quarter collectors recognize the underrated nature of the 1841 Philadelphia issue. Mintage is a meager 120,000 for this workhorse denomination with few surviving in choice preservation state. This LaSalle Collection release offers light gray surfaces with golden highlights. A rim mark is noted on the upper reverse above STAT(ES). Ideal for a mid-circulated grade set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1841-O Doubled Die Obverse	MS64	PCGS 14513942	Briggs 2-C	Choice	HOLD $2900	Doubled Die Obverse, Frosted Luster, Lofty Grade, New Orleans Collection. The highlight of the newest New Orleans Collection release is an 1841-O Seated quarter with the Briggs 2-C doubled die obverse. This obverse of the 1841-O double die obverse is distinct, and most quarter collectors could immediately attribute the piece based on the obverse shield alone, with doubling most prominent on LIBERTY. A number of doubled-die 1841-O quarters were uncovered in the 1982 New Orleans hoard, many of which suffered environment damage. Whether this piece came from the hoard or not, it is clearly one of the more appealing survivors. Surfaces are notably original with textured frosted luster that is expected for the issue. Cartwheels are also present and active. Splashes of gold and blues are noted on the obverse and more consistent on the reverse. Please be aware that the toning is lighter in hand than on the GFRC images. A single line is noted on the obverse parallel to the left facing arm with two tiny lines on the reverse. This is one of the better high grade 1841-O quarters seen and worthy of consideration. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1842-O Small Date	VG08	PCGS 14131393	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1500	Rare Small Date, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces, New Orleans 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 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.
	1842-O Small Date	F15	PCGS 34643251	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2300	New July 11! Rare Small Date Punch, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. The 1842-O Small Date quarter is distinguished by the flat top of the 1 digit, which becomes slightly curved with a pointed flag on the Large Date variety. This near-VF example exhibits natural coin gray shading throughout with lighter high points leading to a moderate circulated cameo appearance. The strike is typical, Although not CAC-approved, this piece is choice, with unabraded surfaces. Briggs 1-A, the early die state, with an undamaged reverse shield. The 1842-O Small Date variety is highly prized in all grades and is a focal point of any set of Liberty Seated quarters. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with 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)".
	1843-O Small O	VF35	PCGS 82944415	Briggs 1-D	Choice	$695	New July 11! Small O, Choice Survivor, Lasalle Collection. Dull gray surfaces, as expected for a mid-circulated grade specimen, are well preserved and essentially unabraded. Peripheral gold is noted at the stars and reverse legend. The 1843-O issue sports a respectable mintage at 986,000 across multiple die pairings. This LaSalle Collection offering is Briggs 1-D which can be attributed by the presence of reverse vertical shield lines extending into the horizontals as documented by Briggs. A diagonal die scratch through the dentils between star 8 and the cap is also readily noted. A solid example that offers a typical strike with accurate grading. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1847-O	AU50	PCGS 33424166	Briggs 2-C	Original	$2100	New July 10! Rare Grade, Bold Strike, Steely Surfaces, Golden Patina, Lasalle Collection. 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.
	1848	VF30	PCGS 35525187	Briggs 2-B	Original	$300	New July 10! Triple Punched Date, Lightly Reflective Surfaces, Lasalle Collection. 1848 Briggs 2-B is often noted as an 1/1/1 - 8/8 due to triple repunching of the date digits. A date that becomes progressive more difficult in higher grades making this VF30 LaSalle Collection release a value opportunity. Fields are lightly reflective under a bright light with golden hues. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1852	EF40	NGC 6062264004	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$775	New July 9! Challeging Philadelphia Issue, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. 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.
	1854 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS OGH 5198413	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$575	New June 28! Cracked Dies, Lapped Obverse, Choice Original, Evergreen State Collection. What a nice surprise in finding a late die state 1854 Briggs 1-A example in the newest Evergreen State consignment. This is a nicest frosted choice survivor with extensive die cracks throughout the obverse and reverse. The Briggs 1-A die pairing is easily identified by the weak date digits and pointed flag on the 1 digit along with a weak base as the result of heavy die polishing. Light gold patina is heavier on the reverse. Fans of Liberty Seated quarter die varieties should jump on this example for its premium quality and late die state diagnostics. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) old green holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 39317838		Choice	HOLD $700	New July 9! Choice Original, Ebony-Blue and Golden Patina, Lasalle Collection. The Coinage Act of 1853 reduced the weight of the quarter, enough to notice when handling raw coins by hand. Production ramped up quickly, and the Mint paid little attention to quality. As a result, striking variance is large, and one could easily form a set of 1854-O quarters displaying many die varieties with varying strike characteristics. This example is close to the top, with pinpoint detail in the stars and perfectly separated claw joints in the eagle. Lustrous central figures are surrounded by mottled fields, graced in shades of blue and gray, with more varied toning at the rims. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-2020).
	1854-O Huge O, With Arrows	F12	PCGS 47960042	Briggs 1-A	Original	HOLD $1250	New June 27! Huge O Reverse, Top 25 Varieties, Well Preserved Surfaces. The 1854-O Huge-O quarter has at times been subject to speculation, but following the dispersal of a hoard (c. 2000), prices and demand are now consistent with the market. This example walked up to the GFRC table at Summer Baltimore and was promptly added to inventory. Regardless of the moderate wear the surfaces are well preserved with coin gray toning complimented with golden hues at the peripheries. The strike is typical, as is usual for the issue, with flat stars and incomplete feather detail beneath the reverse shield. A worthy example of a rare issue, with the all-important huge-O boldly detailed on the reverse. The engraver's clumsy attempt to clarify the mintmark caused weakness in QUAR. DOL. that is plainly evident here, and the strongly visible nature of this screw-up (the engraver's boss probably used stronger language) has made this coin a favorite of collectors for generations. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	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.