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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 September 13, 2020

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1838 No Drapery	EF40	ANACS OWH 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	$1175	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	VF25	PCGS 28271093	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$295	New September 13! Excellent Eye Appeal, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. Deep blue tones dominate the fields of this No Drapery quarter, while the central devices are lighter, particularly at the creamy-grey high points. The 1839 No Drapery issue is typically weakly struck, but this example retains partially defined stars and decent detail beneath the reverse shield. Briggs 1-A, with a neatly curved date. CAC has approved 41 examples in all grades combined. Housed in a Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	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.
	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) Rev 1838	VF30	PCGS 16181728	WB-4	Choice	$1350	New August 1! No Mintmark Reverse of 1838, Choice Gray Surfaces, Saw Mill Run Collection "Duplicates" Sale. Here is a coin to win a bar bet in a numismatically-minded drinking establishment. While ostensibly struck in Philadelphia, with no mintmark, the expert analysis of Bill Bugert and Randy Wiley has demonstrated that this issue actually originated in New Orleans. The coin pairs the 1840-O obverse die 2 with a Bust half reverse die, for which the mintmark appeared on the obverse. Toned in pleasing shades of deep blue, gray, and rose, this example is mark-free for the grade and exhibits superior eye appeal. CAC has approved 26 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder, with holder tag "1840(O) and Reverse of 1838."
	1840-O With Drapery	VF35	PCGS 12410558	Briggs 2-C	Choice	HOLD $425	New September 13! Gorgeous Toning, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. An emerald swath washes over Liberty, with more intense burgundy and navy shades at the obverse rim. The reverse exhibits a grey center with rims toned similarly to the obverse. Strike is typical with some weakness in the head, while the reverse is better with most claw joints defined. Briggs 2-C, with a die scratch in the obverse shield and mintmark to the left. CAC has certified 34 pieces in all grades. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF25	NGC 4476684002	Briggs 1_A	Choice	$295	New September 3! 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
	1841	VF30	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$325	Underrated Date, Near-Choice Original, Attractive Natural Gray Patina, Southern Texas Collection. 1841 Philadelphia strikes continue to be in strong demand given low mintage of 120,000 pieces. This Southern Texas duplicate presents natural gray surfaces and solid eye appeal. Ideal for a Dansco or Whitman album collection.
	1841-O	VF25	PCGS 29420222	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$225	New August 27! Crusty Olive-Gold Gray, Choice Surfaces, Steely Fields, Tenafly Collection.. What a great 1841-O quarter in terms of strict originality! An olive-gold and gray skin covers both sides on this choice Seated quarter. Steely fields are unabraded with the obverse fields turning blue during bright light inspection. Center strikes are weak leading to conservative grading. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. Another quality duplicate from the Tenafly Collection.
	1841-O Double Die Obverse	MS64	NGC 1995088085	Briggs 5-F	Choice	$2650	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. 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. This example exhibits brilliant toning with hints of greenish-gold and burgundy. Creamy, frosty luster covers both sides, while the strike is typical with some soft stars and blending of the feather detail. 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. Housed in an old NGC holder with standard ring insert with "DDO, FS-001" indicated on the labeling.
	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 Double Die Obverse	VF30	PCGS 36106593	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$295	Double Die Obverse, Choice Original, Steely Field and Luster, Undergraded, Sunset Point Collection. An attractive example of the #3 entry in the Top 25 Varieties set; 1841-O double die obverse. Frankly I was expecting a VF35/EF40 grade from PCGS due to the strict originality coupled with steely fields and luster. Strike is a tad weak and could have been seen as wear by those not familiar with the variety. Srufaces are covered with light gray patina with the fields being quite active under a bright light. Obverse die doubling is bold under a 10x loupe with the shield and stars 1 and 2 being most distinct. Undergraded and housed in 2015 holder with edge view insert. Yet another quality Liberty Seated quarter offering from the Sunset Point Collection
	1842 Large Date	VG08	PCGS 26467367	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$335	New August 26! Scarce Date, Choice Original, Uniform Gray Patina, Bold Rims, Tenafly Collection. A scarce Philadelphia date in any grade and currently underrated as compared to the price guides. Mintage 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. From the Tenafly Collection.
	1842 Large Date	MS61	NGC 561075005	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$2000	Repunched 8, Choice Original Surfaces, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Reflective Luster, Hammered Strike, Conservatively Graded, Sunset Point Collection. A rare date in mint state with Briggs 2-B being the rarer of two known die pairings. PCGS population in all mint state grades is only twenty (20) as a reference point. This choice original example is part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection. The new buyer will immediately enjoy the hammered strike and rich gray-copper gold patina. Toning melts under a light source to expose proof-like fields and faint gold and blue shades. Surfaces are entirely blemish free and appealing. Luster is the grade limiting issue and a common problem for heavily toned silver coins with proof like surfaces. Overall, close to JUST BUY IT NOW status as I really like this piece and you should too. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1842-O Large Date	VF30	PCGS 11702609		Choice	HOLD $250	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. This nicely toned quarter will attract attention from even veteran Seated quarter specialists, with an aesthetic appeal that is anything but common. Medium pink and grey fields host gold shades in the protected areas, and the eye appeal is strong. Strike is typical, with some flatness in the eagle, while most of the obverse stars retain some detail. Remarkably, CAC has certified more 1842-O Small Date pieces (30) than large date coins (26). As CAC populations develop and gather traction, such opportunities won't last long. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) 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	G04	PCGS 14087388	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$650	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1842-O Small Date quarter is a key to the New Orleans Seated quarters, along with the challenging 49-0, 51-O, and 52-O issues. This piece is an honest Good example with no major problems, only pleasing contrast between the grey protected areas and silver devices. The stars and legend boldly emerge from a slate background, while Liberty and the eagle are neatly outlined. The rims are full, and some inner detail of the central devices remains. This piece is distinguished from the Large Date variety by the 1 in the date, which has a flat top. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1842-O Large Date	MS63	PCGS 50233879	Briggs 4-F	Choice	$4350	Large Date, Superior Eye Appeal, Choice Original Surfaces, Mirrored Fields, Classic Ring Toning, Completely Struck, Fairly Graded, Sunset Point Collection. If planning to build a mint state set of Liberty Seated quarters, then this Sunset Point Collection offering should be immediately scooped up. 1842-O Large Date quarters are fairly available in circulated grades up to EF45. In AU, the population quickly thins out along fewer in mint state. Let's shift to this example. Mirrored fields and classic old album ring toning are the key highlights along with a complete strike. Center rose and peripheral blues are consistent on both sides. Under a bright light, the obverse shifts to sky blue at the stars. The reverse adds a thin golden arc at the periphery along with blues and a rose center. A really eye appealing example of a difficult to locate choice in mint state. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. In hand inspection on a bourse floor is definitely warranted. I suspect that the first collectors to see this piece in hand will buy it. It is that nice!
	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-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.
	1844-O	EF40	PCGS 11990588		Original	$450	Original Surfaces, Uniform Gray-Rose Patina, Well Struck, Conservatively Graded, Saw Mill Run Collection. When first examing this lovely 1844 New Orleans strike, my grading was EF45 or even a tad better. Then I was surprised to see that the PCGS Gen 4.4 holder with an assigned EF40 grade. Really? This is quite the conservative grade. Overall, this example is quite pleasing an well balance. Strike is deeply impressed along with original toning and blemish free surfaces. Bright light inspection reveals blue obverse fields and rose-brown on the reverse with ample remaining luster. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 holder with standard ring insert. Though not CAC approved, this is an above average quality offering from the Saw Mill Run 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.
	1847	AU53	PCGS 22104031	J-102	Original	$525	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	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	EF40	PCGS 3199150	Briggs 1-A	Original	$635	Compass Point Reverse, Attractive Peripheral Toning, Near-Choice Original, Old Green Holder, Woodbridge Collection. The 1848 Briggs 1-A Compass Point reverse is straightforward to attribute. A large center point depression intersects vertical shield lines 1 and 2 at the border with horizontals. Date repunching is also easily seen during 10x inspection. The Woodbridge Collection duplicate is housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) old green holder and accurately graded. Obverse features a faint rose center surrounded by peripheral aquamarine-gold. Golden shades are seen on the reverse with darker coloring at the periphery. Surfaces are unabraded.
	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	New August 5! 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.
	1850	AU50	PCGS 22028894		Gem	HOLD $900	New September 13! Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, West Coast Collection. This is a gorgeous rim-toned example with aqua and russet shades encircling original, medium gray surfaces. Locating such coins tends to be a lot harder than writing the check to acquire them! The 1850 issue is more challenging than its mintage indicates, as full-weight quarters were targets for speculators after passage of the 1853 Coinage Act, which devalued the nation's silver coinage. Fully struck with only minimal blending of the eagle feathers. CAC has certified 30 examples in all grades combined. This piece will sell quickly, the quality is such that those who already own an 1850 piece will be strongly tempted to acquire another. Housed in a Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval.
	1850-O	EF45	PCGS 13363335	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$950	New August 1! 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	$960	New August 26! Choice Original, Above Average Strike, Residual Luster, Tenafly Collection. 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). A quality duplicate from the Tenafly Collection that needs a new home.
	1850-O	VG08	PCGS 27361692	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$135	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. Although not high grade, this 1850-O quarter captures the essence of Seated coinage - a choice example of a better date, at a reasonable price point. While much is made of finest knowns and million-dollar auction sales, the truth is that the majority of Seated collectors are pursuing circulated coins such as the present example. This piece exhibits even gray fields with contrasting silver devices, and there are no significant distractions - a pleasing example for the assigned grade. Briggs 1-A, with the mintmark punched to the left. CAC has approved 31 examples in all grade. Housed in a Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	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	VF25	PCGS 29100386	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$245	New September 8! 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	New September 3! 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	$700	New August 26! Underrated Date, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. 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. From the Tenafly Collection.
	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	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	New August 7! 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	New September 13! 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	$775	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	VF30	PCGS 14930488		Choice	HOLD $2250	New September 13! Rare Date so Choice, CAC Approval, West Coast Collection. One of the highlights of the West Coast Seated quarter collection, the 1852-O is easily among the toughest pieces in the quarter set. This example exhibits deep slate surfaces with the central figures a shade lighter. Marks are scattered and there are no major disturbances. Strike is typical for the issue, with flat stars and the eagle detail blending together. The New Orleans Mint never produced coinage with the overall quality of the mother Mint in Philadelphia, and weak strikes are common. CAC has approved only 18 pieces in all grades combined. This is a challenging issue to begin with, and especially so when originality is further taken into account. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1852-O	VF25	PCGS 16026337	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2100	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. 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.
	1852-O	VG10	PCGS 32200047	Briggs 1-A	Original	$625	Reflective Gold Toned Surfaces, Challenging New Orleans Date, Obverse Marks, Mountain View Collection. 1852 New Orleans examples are nearly always seen with weak obverse strikes and problematic surfaces. The small mintage of 96,000 entered circulation or was melted for being the heavier silver weight prior to silver weight reduction in 1853. Briggs indicates this is a scarce date in all grades and R4 at the VG/F grade level. This example offers golden gray surfaces and has some obverse lines at the Liberty cap and surrounding stars 9 through 11. Fairly graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A rare date Liberty Seated quarter from the Mountain View Collection that needs to find a new home.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 30637953		Choice	$230	Arrows & Rays Type, Choice Light Gray, Complete Strike, Southern Texas Collection. The Southern Texas Collection is back with a choice 1853 A&R duplicate that warrants immediate attention. This example presents light gray toned surfaces along with residual steely luster. Bright light viewing exposes peripheral orange-gold. Strike is complete. Overall, a thoroughly pleasing offering for type set or more extended date and mintmark set. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 83897580		Original	$180	New September 1! 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 Arrows & Rays	VF35	PCGS 38232878		Choice	$120	New September 8! Consignor Buyout, Price Reduction - Arrows & Rays Type, Natural Russet-Gray Patina, Choice Original Surfaces. A lovely 1853 Arrows and Rays quarter with natural russet-gray patina on both sides. Nothing but honest wear and choice surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and fairly priced.
	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	New September 13! 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-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.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	VF30	raw	Briggs 2-C	Original	$225	Natural Brownish-Gray, Original Surfaces, Some Obverse Chatter, Southern Texas Collection. An original 1853-O Seated quarter offering from the Southern Texas Collection that would be ideal for a mid-circulated grade Dansco or Whitman bookshelf collection. Surfaces are strictly original with brownish-gray patina. The obverse has a bit of field chatter while reverse is unabraded. The Briggs 2-C attribution has been assigned but I'm no certain on the obverse attribution accuracy. Briggs leaves a lot to be desired for the 1853-O date.
	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 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 29408408		Original	$160	New September 8! Consignor Buyout, Price Reduction - With Arrows Type, Original Gray. The 1854 With Arrows quarter is always popular as a two-year type coin, and, even though a more common issue, quarters collectors building date and mintmark sets still require an example of each emission. Russet tones peak from the protected areas of this piece, more so on the reverse, surrounding silver and grey fields. Strike is typical with a few stars not completely detailed. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1854-O Crumbled Die	F15	NGC 2089164002		Choice	$500	New August 26! Crumbled Die Obverse, Choice Original, Tenafly Collection. The 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." Housed in a new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1854-O Huge O	VG10	PCGS 16636799	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1300	New September 13! Huge O, Well Preserved, Choice Surfaces, Top 25 Varieties Set, West Coast Collection. The appeal of the 1854-O Huge-O variety is undeniable, with a fat, prominent mintmark and significant reverse detail effaced by die polishing. This example exhibits silver color with grey streaks traversing the obverse, while the reverse shading is somewhat more even. Liberty and the eagle are both outlined in grey, leading to silver fields with deeper shades at the rims. Varieties that are plainly visible to the naked eye attract more collector interest, and the Guide Book listing of the "Huge-O" is no surprise, making this one of the most popular varieties in the series. CAC has approved 29 pieces. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	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	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 84680897		Original	$395	Price Reduction October 12, 2019 - Perfect With Arrows Design Type, Near Choice Original, Creamy Frosty Luster, Natural Silver-Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Twins Lakes Collection. Some collectors may not know that 1855 Philadelphia strikes are the better "With Arrows" date for Liberty Seated dimes, quarters and halves. Mintages dropped off after the first two years of providing lower silver weight coinage. Natural silver gray patina and frosty luster are the highlights of this 1855 Philadelphia struck example. Luster has a creamy texture under a light source. Ebony toning flakes are seen mostly on the obverse. Strike is typical with nearly all stars have connected centrils. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another quality offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
	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-O	EF40	PCGS 29400204		Original	$1750	Challenging New Orleans Issue, Original Gray, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Saw Mill Run Collection. The 1855-O date is infrequently encountered in the marketplace due to a mintage of 176,000 and low survival rate. The 1855-O survival rate is similar to that of the 1849-O in circulated grades but priced at a fraction of the cost. PCGS population report shows only twelve combined in both EF grades. This EF40 graded survivor is fully struck for the date. All stars have connected centrils and Liberty's lower leg is fully rounded. Unfortunately, the head details are weak and so consistent with near every example seen. Reverse strike is bold with deeply impressed claws and arrow feathers. Original surfaces are toned a light gray with some dirty gold at the peripheries. There is one line in the right obverse field that requires mention. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder. An important offering from the Saw Mill Run Collection.
	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	$1650	New August 25! Rare Reverse A Crumbled Die State, Initial Seated Quarter Produced at San Francisco Mint, Rose-Gray Patina, Palos Verdes Collection. The Palos Verdes Collection is releasing 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	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	VG08	PCGS 32968281		Original	$225	First Year San Francisco Mint Issue, Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.