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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 16 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on April 19, 2024

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 No Drapery	MS62	NGC 3813949003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2750	Open Claws, Partially Mirrored Obverse, Brilliant Radiance. 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 With Drapery	MS63	PCGS 82907272	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$5500	Drapery Type, Mirrored Fields, Grayish-Blue, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. During the 1840 design hub transition from No Drapery to Drapery, the Philadelphia mint only struck the With Drapery design and produced 188,127 pieces. This date is accepted as being rare in Mint State with specimens being struck by heavily polished dies. The result is a mirrored finish in the fields. This same die finish has also been noted on 1840 Drapery Seated dimes. While inspecting with a 10x under angled lighting, diagonal die polished lines are evident on the obverse and behind all the reverse devices. A medium bluish-gray patina covers the obverse while the same coloration is decorated by peripheral copper gold on the reverse. A truly choice and pleasing example for the passionate Seated quarter collector. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1840-O With Drapery, Large O	F15	PCGS 47978870	FS-501 R6	Choice	HOLD $2950	New March 31! Large O, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Choice Original.. The 1840-O Drapery Large O die variety continues to grow in popularity as now listed in Cherrypickers. Upon publishing his 1992 Encyclopedia on the Seated quarter series, Briggs noted this variety to be R6 in all grades with only 16 verified. Briggs also notes that the reverse exhibits a double set of denticles that give the appearance of diagonal spurs running off the corners of the second cut denticles. We are pleased to be offering this well preserved specimen with crusty gray fields and notable circulated cameo eye appeal. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. #395925
	1841-O	MS63	NGC 1874731002	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1900	New April 5! Frosted Luster, Rare Grade, Potential New Orleans Hoard Specimen. Consignor Price Reduction. With a PCGS population of only 14 at the MS63 level, and 8 finer, the 1841-O Seated quarter date is a challenge for advanced collectors in Mint State. The RiP Collection has released this specimen which exhibits soft frosted luster and uniform radiance along with some cartwheel action. The obverse features several blushes of charcoal patina in the peripheral areas, while light sandy-gold hues appear closer to the reverse border. The strike is strong for the date with fully defined obverse motifs and the usual reverse weakness at the claws and arrow feathers. This lot has the characteristic of those from the New Orleans Hoard which is discussed in detail in Dave Bowers' American Coin Treasures and Hoards reference. Long story short, an excavation site in downtown New Orleans yielded several wooden boxes of silver New Orleans coinage with reports of grown men with suits jumping into the dug pit towards lining their pockets with these historical artifacts. This is certainly a storied date!. Previously sold by Stacks where it realized $2880. Housed in NGC 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1841-O	MS62	PCGS 4655847	Briggs 3-D	Original	$1650	Repunched 1, Steely-Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Quito Collection. Light rose-gray skin nicely decorates the obverse of this 1841-O Seated quarter while the reverse has light gold hues. Bright light inspection exposes steely-frosted luster. The gown line and left facing breast are weakly struck as are the lower left eagle's leg and arrow feathers. Yet another Quito Collection release. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. Please note that the holder has a reverse edge chip on the upper left.
	1843-O Large O	F12	PCGS 35746830	Briggs 3-F	Original	$750	New March 31! Large O. Near-Choice Original.. Briggs rates the 1843-O large O die pairing as an R6 rarity at the offered grade. This reverse is also known for multiple die rust pits at the mintmark and besides the upper right facing wing. The Liberty Seated Collectors Club has placed this variety into its Top 25 given its popularity. We are pleased to be offering an evenly worn example with light gray toning that shifts to blue shades at the rims. A few scattered ticks of no consequence are seen with 10x. An opportunity to acquire a key variety that is listed in all leading numismatic catalogs and price guides. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. #395927
	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.
	1849-O	F15	PCGS 30006308		Choice	$5700	New Orleans Key Date, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Original Surfaces, Quito Collection. The mintage for 1849 New Orleans strikes is unrecorded with Briggs estimating a mintage of 16,000 pieces. Few example ever reach the marketplace. The CAC population report further illustrates the dilemma facing collectors as only 17 have been approved in all grades with more than half grading between FA02 and F12. GFRC is pleased to report that the Quito Collection is releasing the single approved F15 specimen. This example is strictly original with consistent crusty gray patina on both sides. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and quite pleasing when one considers the amount of time in circulation and the opportunities for mistreatment. Honestly, the "price guides" are just that for this date as the overwhelming challenge is locating an example, let along a choice CAC approved specimen. Let's see how long this offering lasts on the 30 Day Price List. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2003-2004) holder with CAC approval.
	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.
	1852	MS66	PCGS 9462318	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$25000	New March 10! Superb Gem Original, Condition Census, Repunched Date, Quito Collection. The Quito Collection continues his releases of some amazing Liberty Seated quarters. Mintage of the 1852 date is 177,060 with PCGS having certified eight pieces between MS65, MS65+, and MS66, with none finer. The Quito lot is one of four certified at PCGS along with one of four approved at CAC. When checking CoinFacts and reviewing the Eugene Gardner specimen, which is the CoinFacts plate coin, it is readily apparent that the Quito specimen is superior to the Gardner coin in terms of strike and undisturbed luster. DLRC last sold the Gardner lot during August 2017 with CAC approval for $21,500. Previously, the same lot sold in Heritage's 2015 Gardner Sale, without CAC approval, for $18,800. You are invited to visit CoinFacts and the auction records to validate my findings. Bottom line, the Quito Collection specimen is exceptional and superior to the Gardner pedigreed example. This piece is an unmitigated "luster bomb" with old time light gold toning. This lot is worthy of the finest Seated coinage collections under construction. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) holder with CAC approval.
	1852-O	EF40	PCGS 60034126	Briggs 1-A	Original	$2700	New April 19! Original, Saw Mill Run Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction. Along with the 1849-O, 1851-O, and 1891-O issues, the 1852-O is among the key dates in the New Orleans Seated quarter set. Silver-gray fields grace this example, highlighted by bits of charcoal patina evident in the protected areas. The strike is typical for the issue, with softly impressed stars. Strike, as opposed to circulation wear, is sometimes challenging to judge on mid-grade coins, but a careful examination of other 1852-O quarters quickly reveals similar characteristics. This piece is remarkably advanced in the condition census. PCGS has certified 104 pieces in all grades, with 12 pieces at the EF level, six coins in AU, and just two examples in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $3,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. PCGS #5420.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 28268324		Original	$225	New February 26! Arrow & Rays Circulated Type, Steely-Frosted Luster, Light Olive-Gray. Consigor Buyout! Price Reduction. Crazy Joe is back with a new Seated quarter consignment that focuses on circulated Arrows type dates. This 1853 A&R lot offers steely obverse luster while the reverse tends more towards frosty. The reverse cartwheel is particularly vibrant. Toning is best described as light olive-gray without getting into exotic colors. Surfaces are evenly worn with light rub in the right obverse field. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	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.
	1854-O With Arrows	MS64	PCGS 43203617	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$3500	With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Bright light inspection of this Quito 1854-O Arrows quarter reveals granular frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. These "creamy" surfaces are very reflective and certainly pleasing. The strike could be considered as delicate though complete. Both die are rusted, as the obverse exhibits rust pits above the knees, to the left of the root, and within the shield. The reverse eagle is entirely rusted along with the denomination. Dies are also lightly clashed. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1854-O	MS62	NGC 1560652002		Choice	HOLD $1550	Brilliant Frosted Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Choice Surfaces, LaSalle Collection. In Mint State, the 1854-O Seated quarter date is scarce given the demand by both type collectors and those assembling a date and mintmark series. This newly released Lasalle specimen is accurately grade with radiant frosted luster and swirling cartwheels. The intense luster was captured with bluish shades by the GFRC camera. Strike is complete with elevated motifs. This is an bright untoned example with faint field chattered that is captured by the certified grade. Overall, a pleasing example for those seeking a Mint State With Arrows New Orleans issue. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	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.
	1855 With Arrows	AU55	NGC 2901656004		Original	HOLD $450	With Arrows Type, Steely Fields, Crisp Reflective Luster, Nicely Toned. Certainly a fun coin under a bright light, this lovely 1855 Seated quarteer would be ideal for that With Arrows type requirement. Both sides exhibit steely fields that are approaching the lightly mirrored stage. The reflectance is sharp and eye catching. When placed under my desk lamp, orange-rose colors dominant the obverse along with peripheral aquamarine. Light gold is seen throughout the reverse with a darker concentration at the denomination. Faint reverse hairlines, seen with a 10x, preclude a higher quality ratings. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1855 With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 84165011		Original	$275	New February 26! Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Mottled Olive-Gold Toning. Consigor Buyout! Price Reduction. The 1855 With Arrows date is much better than its earlier predecessors. Crazy Joe is letting loose a well preserved example that is accurately graded. Surfaces are layered with an olive-gold patina that could be best described as mottled. The underlying luster has a granular frosted textures. This piece is unquestionable original with pleasing bright light radiance. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	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.
	1855-S With Arrows	VF20	PCGS 37654702		Choice	$600	New February 26! First Year San Francisco Issue, Choice Original, Undergraded. Consigor Buyout! Price Reduction. Crazy Joe rounds his consignment with a choice 1855-S quarter that has been obviously undergraded. Astute Seated quarter collectors should check the images and draw their own conclusions. Please check the full upper leg, near complete gown line (due to strike), and the raised scroll. The is certainly an initial year San Francisco strike with weak reverse devices. Under the dirty gray patina one will find steely fields. After checking with a 10x, I'm in on the fact that the surfaces are perfectly original. A better Seated quarter date that warrants a notable premium when fully choice. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.