Liberty Seated Quarters

1838 to 1855

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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 17 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on May 7, 2023

Photo Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 25C 1840 1840
With Drapery
MS63
PCGS OGH
1577111
Briggs 1-A
Gem $22500 Gem Original, Eclectic Collection.. A splash of grey toning covers silver surfaces, with colorful shades of evergreen and burnt red evident as the coin is tilted. The strike is strong, with most of the claw joints well defined. Ample steely luster completes the package, and the eye appeal is exceptional. This piece ranks among the condition census, as PCGS has graded but two pieces at MS64 and a single example at MS65. CAC has certified three pieces at MS63 and a single coin at MS64. The overall CAC population is 20 pieces, with one (this) at the gold level. Briggs 1-A, with open claws. Note, the Briggs 2-B illustration is incorrect; see the E-Gobrecht, January 2011, for further detail on this oft-confused variety. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with Gold CAC approval.
Seated 25C 1840 1840
No Drapery
MS62 PCGS
46528825
Briggs 1-A
Choice HOLD
$3000
New May 25! Mintmark Left, Natural Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Very Scarce in Mint State. A frosty original example of the very scarce 1840-O No Drapery date in Mint State. Immediately purchased upon being showcased in the Daily Blog. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 holder.
Seated 25C 1843O 1843-O
Large O
F15
PCGS
29806057
Briggs 3-F
Choice $1750 New May 7! Large O, Choice Original, Mountain View Collection.. The 1843-O Large o mintmark size is typically located in the lower circulated grades and is listed separately as Briggs 3-F. This is the lone 1843 reverse die with a Large O mintmark, and is listed in the Cherrypickers Guide as FS-501. This Fine 15 example is noteworthy for its strict originality and choice surfaces. Crusty gray patina covers both sides. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. CAC population for the date is only 33 in all grades, but CAC does not separately report the Large O variety. The PCGS label captures the attribution as "Large O FS-501".
Seated 25C 1843O 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.
Seated 25C 1847O 1847-O
VF30
PCGS
19950812
Briggs 1-A
Choice $895 Gun Metal Gray with Ebony Highlights, Typical New Orleans Strike, Pleasing Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Locating choice 1847 New Orleans examples will require patience as collectors are faced with typical weak strikes and problematic surfaces. Though this issue has a mintage of 368,000 pieces, few uncirculated examples are known. This coin exhibits light to medium gun metal gray toning. The in-hand ebony coloring shifts to gun metal blue when exposed to a light source. Strike is typical with flat breasts and weak definition of the eagle's lower left leg and claws. Some faint obverse chatter is noted but consistent with the assigned grade. CAC has approved 26 examples total with 12 coins in all higher grades combined. A fresh buyback from long term client and back on the price list. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
Seated 25C 1847O 1847-O
VF20 PCGS
15376472
Briggs 1-A
Original $550 Challenging Date, Gray Patina, Near-Choice Original, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
Seated 25C 1848 1848
EF40 PCGS
25105824
Briggs 1-A
Choice $650 Doubled Date, Compass Point Reverse, Steely Fields, Choice Surfaces, Quito Collection. A classic example of the 1848 Briggs 1-A with doubled punched date and compass point reverse. A most attractive example with steely fields that still offer notable reflectance under a bright light. Toning is a consistent center bluish-gray surrounded by peripheral copper-gold. Obverse strike is complete while the reverse exhibits the usual weakness at the lower left eagle leg. Surfaces have a few micro-ticks of no consequence. Yet another premium duplicate from the Quito Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder.
Seated 25C 1850O 1850-O
EF40 PCGS
30902328
Briggs 2-C
Choice $600 Better New Orleans Date, Residual Frosted Luster, Typical Strike, Gray Patina, Hints of Orange and Gold. The 1850-O Seated quarter date is well recognized for its weak strikes and grainer surfaces as dies were poorly maintained that year. This choice original survivor exhibits a pleasing amount of residual frosted luster along with gray toning that contains embedded orange and gold. Struck with the Briggs 2-C die pairing that includes an obliquely punched mintmark that is weakly impressed on the bottom. This piece has been submitted to CAC and was not approved. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
Seated 25C 1850O 1850-O
VF35 NGC
2597612019

Market Acceptable $425 Better New Orleans Date, Brilliant Surfaces, Typical Rusted Die Strike, Southern Texas Collection. 1850 New Orleans strikes are notorious for a badly rusted obverse dies and weak upper body strikes. This new Southern Texas release is typical of the issue. Surfaces are a tad too brilliant for the certified grade. Speckled copper-gold at the rims aids the eye appeal. I believe that NGC net graded this piece as the details are quite strong for a VF35. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
Seated 25C 1851O 1851-O
VG10
PCGS
80668420
Briggs 1-A
Choice $975 Scarce New Orleans Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. Mintage of only 88,000 and an R4 rarity at VG grade level. Surfaces are 100% original and covered with crusty gray patina that is uniform on both sides. For the 1851 New Orleans date, CAC has only approved 22 examples in all graded with 3 at the VG10 grade level. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. An ideal entry point for a new collector starting to build a Liberty Seated quarter date and mintmark set. This lovely quarter will retain and grown its value on a long term basis as so few examples are known choice.
Seated 25C 1851O 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.
Seated 25C 1853 1853
Arrows & Rays
AU53
NGC
3899359001

Choice $550 Arrows & Rays Type, Crusty Gray, Complete Strike, CAC Approval. A crusty gray 1853 Arrows & Rays quarter that screams originality. Strike is complete. Ideal for a type set or just putting away CAC approved type coins as a alternate financial investment. The new CAC Grading service could impact the market for originally stickered coins at the $500 and below levels. Housed in newer NGC holder with CAC approval.
Seated 25C 1853O 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.
Seated 25C 1854O 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.
Seated 25C 1855 1855
MS61 ANACS OWH
2561756

Choice $875 Challenging With Arrows Date, Partially Mirrored, Choice Surfaces, Lakeland Collection. Though housed in ANACS old white holder, this 1855 Seated quarter is quite notable for its hammered strike and partially mirrored fields. All stars are in high relief with well defined center points along with boldly impressed hair details. The reverse is equally well struck including fully detailed claws and arrow feathers. Bright light review exposes partially mirrored fields along with golden-gray coloration. The certified grade is acceptable as there is a scrap in the left field between star 3 and the left facing arm. They say that great things come in small packages. This is certainly the case for this lovely 1855 quarter in an ANACS holder that dates back to the 1990s. A new offering from the Lakeland Collection.
Seated 25C 1855O 1855-O
With Arrows
VG10 PCGS
19616245
Briggs 1-B
Original $295 Better With Arrows Date, Circulated Coin Gray, Honest Wear, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
Seated 25C 1855S 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.
Seated 25C 1855S 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.