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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 18 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on September 2, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1838 No Drapery, Closed Claws	AU58	PCGS 7344713	Briggs 2-B	Original	HOLD $2250	New August 9! Closed Claws, Steely Reflectance, Hammered Strike, Hoosier Collection. Briggs writes of the Closed Claws reverse: "Presently extremely rare. Time will tell true rarity." This piece is sharply brilliant with light gold patina at the borders. Device are fully struck and razor-sharp with high relief stars and hair braids. Under a bright light, there is keen reflectivity as the dies are heavily polished. With a 10x, obverse die striations are noted with some rub in the fields. An important first-year issue and die variety rarity. Housed in a rare PCGS Gen 2.0 (1989) Doily holder. Last auction record is Heritage September 2016 where it realized $2233.
	1839 No Drapery	MS62	NGC 3813949003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2650	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	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.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 39317831	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$525	Mintmark Right, Blue-Gray and Gold Coloration, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. An appealing example of the 1840-O No Drapery issue as struck from the Briggs 2-B die pair typically referenced as Mintmark Right. Multi-color toning is noted on both sides with blue-gray shades being predominant on the obverse while the reverse reveals embedded rose-gold and aquamarine hues under a bright light. Though not 100% complete, the strike is above average for an issue that is notorious for weak strikes. A choice offering from the LaSalle Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1841	VF35	PCGS 35526277	Briggs 2-A	Original	$375	Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Light Gray, Lasalle Collection. Astute Liberty Seated quarter collectors recognize the underrated nature of the 1841 Philadelphia issue. Mintage is a meager 120,000 for this workhorse denomination with few surviving in choice preservation state. This LaSalle Collection release offers light gray surfaces with golden highlights. A rim mark is noted on the upper reverse above STAT(ES). Ideal for a mid-circulated grade set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) 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.
	1842-O Large Date	VF20	PCGS 41684839	Briggs 2-A	Choice	HOLD $175	New August 27! Large Date, Choice Original, West Texas Collection. The 1842-O large date variety is quickly distinguished from the small date by the curve in the flag of 1 in the date. Although not as a rare as its famous brother, the 1842-O large date remains a scarce issue with only 199 pieces in all grades certified by PCGS - compare with the small date variety which is not that far behind at 132 certification events. This piece exhibits natural coin gray toning, with slightly lighter shades on the high points of the obverse and reverse central figures. Briggs 2-A, with repunching is the upper loop of the 8 digit. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder with the Large Date attribution noted on the label.
	1842-O Small Date	F15	PCGS 34643251	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2300	Rare Small Date Punch, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. The 1842-O Small Date quarter is distinguished by the flat top of the 1 digit, which becomes slightly curved with a pointed flag on the Large Date variety. This near-VF example exhibits natural coin gray shading throughout with lighter high points leading to a moderate circulated cameo appearance. The strike is typical, Although not CAC-approved, this piece is choice, with unabraded surfaces. Briggs 1-A, the early die state, with an undamaged reverse shield. The 1842-O Small Date variety is highly prized in all grades and is a focal point of any set of Liberty Seated quarters. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with Small Date attribution on the label.
	1843	MS64	CACG 915583368		Gem	$5500	New September 2! Museum Level Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Saw Mill Run Collection.. An extraordinary release from the Saw Mill Run Collection, this GFRC-Gem rated 1843 Seated quarter radiates steely radiance with pleasing cartwheels. The reflectance accentuates the multi-color patina which includes center aquamarine-rose which a transition to orange and yellow-gold at the peripheries. The eye appeal is stunning and so compelling for enthusiasts of unquestionable originality. Bottomline, this lot rocks and will substantially enhance any Seated quarter centric project under construction. Furthermore, the strike is 100% complete with intricately defined Type 1 Drapery hubbed devices. The CACG holdered population presently stands at 5 total with none finer and a guide value proposition of $4500. The reserve is consistent with the superior eye appeal. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval. PCGS #5404.
	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)".
	1843-O Small O	VF35	PCGS 82944415	Briggs 1-D	Choice	$695	Small O, Choice Survivor, Lasalle Collection. Dull gray surfaces, as expected for a mid-circulated grade specimen, are well preserved and essentially unabraded. Peripheral gold is noted at the stars and reverse legend. The 1843-O issue sports a respectable mintage at 986,000 across multiple die pairings. This LaSalle Collection offering is Briggs 1-D which can be attributed by the presence of reverse vertical shield lines extending into the horizontals as documented by Briggs. A diagonal die scratch through the dentils between star 8 and the cap is also readily noted. A solid example that offers a typical strike with accurate grading. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1847-O	AU50	PCGS 33424166	Briggs 2-C	Original	$2100	Rare Grade, Bold Strike, Steely Surfaces, Golden Patina, Lasalle Collection. The 1847 New Orleans issue is scarce in all grades and becomes quite rare in AU. This date is notorious for flatly struck stars and the top of Liberty's head according to Briggs. The LaSalle Collection has released an AU50 example which is one of only six certified by PCGS at grade. Steely obverse reflectance is readily apparent under a bright light with golden hues being predominant. Golden-gray toning is noted on the reverse with a bit softer luster. Of importance is the bold strike with all star center points clearly defined along with a fully detailed head. The reverse is equally well struck. Briggs 2-C discovered by Larry Briggs May 1987 and remaining as a very rare die pairing. Astute Seated collectors should be paying close attention to this offering. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1848	VF30	PCGS 35525187	Briggs 2-B	Original	$300	Triple Punched Date, Lightly Reflective Surfaces, Lasalle Collection. 1848 Briggs 2-B is often noted as an 1/1/1 - 8/8 due to triple repunching of the date digits. A date that becomes progressive more difficult in higher grades making this VF30 LaSalle Collection release a value opportunity. Fields are lightly reflective under a bright light with golden hues. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1849-O	VF35	PCGS 21763379	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4850	New September 1! Key New Orleans Date, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. With an estimated mintage of 16,000, the 1849 New Orleans issue is sought after key date rarity in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Few example appear in the marketplace in a year's time. This choice VF35 certified example makes its third GFRC appearance after 2016 and 2018 transactions with $4175 and $4350 sale prices. The images well represent the overall strike, which is typical, along with steely surfaces overlaid with rose centers transition to aquamarine hues at the margins. Accurately graded with three examples certified at the VF35 grade level and a price guide listing at $6000. An important offering from the LaSalle Collection that is fairly priced for the quality and rarity. PCGS #5414.
	1849-O	F12	PCGS 15973559		Original	$3150	New August 26! Key Date, R5+ Rarity in F12 Grade, Mottled Gray-Brown, West Texas Collection. The mintage for 1849-O New Orleans strikes is unrecorded with Briggs estimating that 16,000 pieces were struck. LIBERTY is fully defined on this gray and walnut-brown example. Accurately graded and housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The obverse is essentially mark free while the reverse has one blemish in the left field by U(N)ITED. An important key date offering that returns to the price list via the West Texas Collection. Previoulsy from the Mountain View Collection.
	1851-O	VG10	PCGS 33048319		Choice	HOLD $800	New August 27! Attractive Surfaces, Fully Choice, West Texas Collection. The 1851-O mintage of only 88,000 strikes is accompanied by a low survival rate. A difficult New Orleans date that is know 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 West Texas offering has premium attributes though not currently having a CAC green bean. Surfaces are perfectly original with just honest wear and a moderate layer of greenish gray patina on both sides. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and notable given the time in commerce. Grading is accurate with strong five and half letters in LIBERTY showing along with bold rims on both obverse and reverse. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1852	AU58	PCGS 38272151	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$1850	New August 9! Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Frosted Luster, Excellent Strike, Choice Original, Hoosier Collection. 1852 Philadelphia strikes are well recognized as being a scarce date since a portion could have been melted during the 1851 through early 1853 silver arbitrage period when silver increased in value due to unprecedented amounts of gold reaching the market from California mines. This lot is Briggs 2-B without repunching on the date digits. A fully choice example with steely-frosted radiance and golden toning. The strike is completely executed with boldly detailed motifs. The fields are essentially unabraded also. Overall, a well balanced lot at the certified grade with an ongoing opportunity to speculate why there is no CAC approval as a borderline example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. Ex. Twin Lakes Collection and previously sold September 2022.
	1852	EF40	NGC 6062264004	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$775	Challeging Philadelphia Issue, Choice Oriignal, LaSalle Collection. A scarce date in all grades due to silver arbitrage during the 1850 through early 1853 time frame. Much more challenging than its reported mintage of 177,000. This LaSalle Collection example was struck with the Briggs 2-B die pair without any repunching on the date digits. A choice original with natural gray patination and typical strike. Surfaces are well preserved and essentially unabraded. Housed in new NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree label.
	1852-O	VF20	PCGS 31729407	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1850	New September 2! Near-Gem Original at Grade, Scarce Overall, LaSalle Collection. Mintage of 96,000 and struck with beveled rims for unknown reasons according to Briggs. The 1852 New Orleans date is scarce in grades through VF and essentially non existent in EF or better. This CAC approved PCGS VF20 offering is a special opportunity for Liberty Seated quarter collectors. A well preserved specimen featuring choice surfaces. The obverse offer a bit of a circulated cameo appearance due to light devices nicely contrasted against darker fields. Reverse toning leans towards olive-gray coloring and is more uniform. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. Prior GFRC pedigrees include the White Pine and Tenafly Collections with those details available in the Sales Archive. PCGS #5420.
	1853 No Arrows	F12	PCGS 42471805		Choice	$2750	New August 27! No Arrows, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, West Texas Collection. The 1853 No Arrows date is recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter series rarities. Mintage is reported to be 44,200 with two delivers of about equal amounts during February 9 and 17, 1853. As the value of silver bullion exceeded face value, many were immediately exported and melted leading to a rare issue for present day numismatists. PCGS population reports indicate single digit population in most grades with limited auction appearances. This West Texas release is new to GFRC. Both sides features a thick crusty gray patina during in-hand inspection that shifts to delineated rose and blues under a bright light. Surfaces are entirely unabraded with strong rims. Since the L in LIBERTY is missing, this lot is not a CAC candidate. Housed in a 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.