Seated Quarter Price List - Gerry Fortin Rare Coins

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.

Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description
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.
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.
1841-O Doubled Die Obverse	MS64	PCGS 14513942	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$3150	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.
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)".
1853 Arrows & Rays	AU55	PCGS 81215898		Original	HOLD $600	New June 28! Arrows & Rays Type, Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Evergreen State Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. Immediately sold upon being showcased in the Daily Blog.
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 Huge O, With Arrows	F12	PCGS 47960042	Briggs 1-A	Original	$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.

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.

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.

1841-O
Doubled Die Obverse

MS64

PCGS
14513942

Briggs 2-C

Choice

$3150

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.

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)".

1853
Arrows & Rays

AU55

PCGS
81215898

Original

HOLD
$600

New June 28! Arrows & Rays Type, Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Evergreen State Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. Immediately sold upon being showcased in the Daily Blog.

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
Huge O, With Arrows

F12

PCGS
47960042

Briggs 1-A

Original

$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.

Liberty Seated Quarters

1838 to 1855

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