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 12 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on March 23, 2025

Photo Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 25C 1839 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.
Seated 25C 1840O 1840-O
No Drapery
VF35 PCGS
46214282
Briggs 1-A
Original $355 New March 17! Mintmark Left, Residual Luster, Light Gray, Near-Choice Original. Consignor Price Reduction - Residual obverse steely luster is readily apparent under a bright light while the reverse is closer to steely-frosted. Light gray patina is consistent on both sides. Well preserved with a single obverse hit below the cap that precludes a GFRC-Choice quality rating. From a newly consigned and nearly complete Liberty Seated collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
Seated 25C 1841O 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.
Seated 25C 1842O 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.
Seated 25C 1843O 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)".
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
2039917016

Market Acceptable $375 Inexpensive Arrows & Rays Type, Blast White Reflective Luster. Lightly reflective fields and uniform white coloration are noted for this 1853 Arrows & Rays quarter. Strike is essentially complete with only stars 12 and 13 lacking center points. Die variety collectors may wish to note the long arcing die scratch through Liberty's neck. The surfaces are faintly hairlined along with being dipped at some point resulting in the GFRC quality rating. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
Seated 25C 1853O 1853-O
Arrows & Rays
EF45 PCGS
20124746
J-107
Original $950 Original, Eclectic Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction. 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
With Arrows
MS64 NGC
1744136003

Choice $1750 Better With Arrows Date, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Untoned, Near-Gem Original. 1855 Seated quarters are constant demand as a better With Arrows Date with a meager pricing premium over the "common" 1853 A&R and 1854 Philadelphia issues. This offering is yet another release from decades of storage in a Florida bank box. A richly frosted example with creamy surfaces with close to pristine surfaces. With a 10x, faint vertical die polish lines are noted on the lower obverse. The strike is typical for the date with some weakness at the eagle's left facing left. This lot has been to CAC and was not approved most likely due to the untoned white surfaces. Housed in NGC Gen 10 (2003) holder. A very short production holder type with unique NGC label.
Seated 25C 1855 1855
With Arrows
EF45 PCGS
28714059
Unlisted
Original $400 New March 23! 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.
Seated 25C 1855O 1855-O
With Arrows
EF45 PCGS
81048681
Briggs 1-A
Original $3000 New March 23! New Orleans Issue, Rare Grade, Residual Luster, Saw Mill Run Collection. 1855 New Orleans struck quarters are notorious for workmanship issues. A high ratio of the date is seen with rough surfaces and partial strikes at the head and date. Collectors must exercise patience when attempting to locate a reasonable example of this issue. The Saw Mill Run Collection is releasing a notable example with strong strike and colorful toning. Under a bright light, orange-rose and blues grace the obverse while the reverse offers golden hues at the borders. Steely-frosted luster is readily apparent on the reverse and consistent with my expectations for strict originality. An important opportunity for those attempting to build a date and mintmark set as this date will be elusive in robustly struck EF or better. A check of the CAC census validates how difficult this date is when choice as only 12 have been approved in all grades. I'm certain this example has been to CAC and was not approved. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.