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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 43 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on December 1, 2023

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856	VF35	PCGS 31509479		Choice	$160	Misplaced Date, Choice Original. Ex. Eclectic Collection. The 1856 FS-301 quarter features the remnants of a digit punched into the folds of the gown, to the right of the shield. This example exhibits mixed shades of olive, gold and navy patina, accompanied by crusty shields and scattered dirt throughout the eagle. The originality is strong and is close to a CAC standard. A few marks in the right obverse field are noted. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1856	VF35	PCGS 30620499	Briggs 1-A	Original	$125	Near-Choice, Eclectic Collection.. This is a crusty, original example of one of the more accessible dates within the Liberty Seated quarter series. Dirt huddles in the protected areas, notably within the reverse shield and arrows. Strike is typical, with softly impressed stars. Briggs 1-A, with a high date and compass point reverse. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1856-S/s Large/Small S	VF30	PCGS 25601634	Briggs 4-E	Original	$3000	Large S/Small S, Top 25 Varieties, Condition Census, Original Light Gray, Quito Collection. A special opportunity to acquire one of the condition census 1856 Large S/Small S examples. Seated quarter collectors are invited to visit the Top 25 Gobrecht Journal Issue #119 article by Greg Johnson that is posted on the GFRC homepage along with CoinFacts auction records concerning this key date 1856-S/s offering. Most examples are known in AG through F grades per the Greg Johnson Top 25 Seated quarter varieties population survey conducted during 2011. A CoinFacts review indicates only two examples graded better than VF30 by PCGS; EF40 and EF45. The offered example is the CoinFacts plate coin. This piece has original gray surfaces with no blemishes whatsoever. Strike is typical for the 1856-S date. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. An important opportunity to acquire a Top 25 Varieties key date at a reasonable price. The Small S below the Large S is bold and well defined for the variety.
	1856-O	EF Details	PCGS 31976930	Briggs 1-A	Original	$225	Original Surfaces, Crusty Gray, Obverse Spot Removal. An inexpensive 1856-O Briggs 1-A Seated quarter that is strictly original other than what appears to be a spot removal attempt by star 9. Nicely struck with crusty gray patina in the fields. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1856-O	VF35	NGC 411675420	Unlisted	Choice	$225	Crusty Gray Patina, Steely Fields, Well Preserved. Attributing 1856-O die varieties can be challenging as is the case for this new offering. Based on the Briggs book, I see obverse 3 paired with reverse E. Die specialist may wish to take note. This is a choice survivor with what first appears as crusty gray patina on both sides. Angled lighting exposes steely fields and aquamarine shades. Strike is typical while grading is accurate. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1857	MS66+	NGC 6060865003		Gem	$6300	Superb Gem Original, Osprey Collection. A thick band of blue-green color surrounds the obverse, highlighted by burnt russet patina above the head. Rose and gold centers are lightly toned, and the eye appeal is exceptional. Fully struck, an important distinction for this date, as many high-grade pieces come with soft stars or other striking issues. Under a glass, fine die polish lines are evident on both sides. CAC has certified 100 pieces, with 10 examples finer. A superb example of the type. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1857	MS66	PCGS 20211414		Gem	$4900	Unquestionably Gem, Exceptional Bright Light Viewing, Sharp Steely Frosted Luster. A gorgeous gem that MUST BE VIEWED in-hand to be appreciated! Sadly, the GFRC images are unable to capture the viewing transition when placed under a bright light. The in-hand greens and rose shift to mostly light blues with a huge peripheral gold ring that is absolutely enthralling. What other superlatives can be used to describe this gem? Eye appeal and luster is of a higher grade with a contact mark by star 5 that most likely account for the certified grade. Luster is sharp and brilliant from steely surfaces. Once again, I must ask for clients to trust this description rather than the images. Photographing high grade gems with lightly contrasted patina brings its illustration challenges. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1857 Reverse Die Clash	EF40	PCGS 41025101	FS-901	Choice	$4700	Flying Eagle Die Clash, Choice Original, Eclectic Collection.. Deep gray surfaces lead toward russet patina at the rims, while the protected areas of the central devices host similar copper shades. Strike is typical, with flat stars and eagle feathers blending together. Briggs 6-F, with Flying Eagle cent clash marks above the wings. This is one of the more bizarre errors in the quarter series and clearly the result of either gross negligence or deliberate chicanery. Either way, it's a great conversation piece and ideal for sharing with other collectors. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder.
	1857-O	MS62	NGC 3814091004	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2100	Choice Original, Eclectic Collection.. A wide array of color is evident as this piece is flipped under a light, with rose, gold, and blue patina apparent. Nicely struck, with just a couple soft stars, while the usual problem area south of the reverse shield is fully detailed. Briggs 1-A, with the mintmark just left of center. All coins exist on a continuum, and this original piece is close to the CAC standard, possibly precluded by only a few stray lines in right obverse field. Still, this piece far nicer than most 1857-O quarters encountered in the market. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1857-S	VF35	PCGS 46571455	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$975	Challenging Early San Francisco Date, Coin Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces. With a mintage of only 82,000, 1857 San Francisco struck quarters are really tough to locate well preserved and fully original. Actually, I believe that the 1857-S date is much more difficult that the initial year 1855-S date. This newly acquired example is accurately graded with coin gray patina that is consistent on both sides. Strike is typical for the issue. Surfaces are nearly abraded and pleasing. Overall, a strong example of the date at a fair offer price. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1858	AU50	PCGS 42603490		Choice	HOLD $300	New December 2! Steely Luster, Light Gray Patina, Well Preserved, CAC Approved. Whether searching for a strong Liberty Seated quarter type coin or filling in a date and mintmark set, this pleasing 1858 Philadelphia strike is worthy of serious consideration. The steely fields offer strong reflectance when viewed under a bright light. The light gray patina is quite transparent to the underlying luster. Surfaces are well preserved and the grading is more than accurate. Strike is nearly complete with only a few upper stars lacking center points. A fresh GFRC consignment that deserves your attention. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
	1858	VF Details	PCGS 45219607		Cleaned	$85	Cleaned Obverse, Natural Crusty Reverse. Accurately certified as the obverse has been cleaned with some recovery. Reverse is perfectly original. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with Cleaned-VF Details opinion.
	1858-S	VF35	PCGS 26549025			$3250	Semi-Key Date, Low CAC Population, Perfectly Original, CAC Approved. Well recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter semi-key dates, of many, this 1858-S offering also brings a very low CAC population. Only 22 are approved in all grades with six finer above this well preserved VF35 specimen. Though 121,00 were struck, only 2 survived in Mint State 62. I particular like this example due to its strict originality and bold strike. Coin gray patina is augmented by a lighter patch that extends to the reverse. The reverse toning is a bit thicker containing rose hues along with traces of peripheral gold. Head details are complete along with all star point being connected. This piece offers consideration detail and viewing pleasure at the certified grade. Destined for placement in an advanced collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1858-S	VF20	PCGS 29177556	Briggs 1-A	Original	$975	Difficult Early San Francisco Date, Light Gray Patina, Toning Spots. An important 1858-S Briggs 1-A example that survived the early western frontier days. The initial smaller silver denominations sport moderate mintages at the San Francisco Mint including the 1858-S issue with 121,000 pieces immediately entering circulation and remaining there. No Mint State examples are known. This moderately circulated survivor was recently purchased and is available. Surfaces are toned an even light gray with several enhanced toning areas. Those areas are darker on the images than during in-hand viewing due to the way that GFRC images are processed. A 10x found "dirt" surrounding the lower eagle claws and arrows. PCGS has certified only 10 pieces at the offered grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1859 II/I	EF45	raw	II/II	Choice	$495	Rare Transitional Type II/I Design Hubs, Well Struck, Lakeland Collection. A noteworthy 1859 Seated quarter offering, from the Lakeland Collection that present a special opportunity for die variety specialists. Please look carefully at the images to confirm that this piece was struck with both Type 2 obverse and reverse dies. The raw example has been strictly graded as EF45 while many other non-Seated specialist dealers with grade as AU50. Greg Johnson, in his E-Gobrecht Quarter of the Month articles, states that the 1859 Type II/II is a rare coin and is seldom available. This offering will easily grade at the TPG of your choice and is fairly priced.
	1859-O	EF45	PCGS 16341993	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$600	Crusty Brownish-Gray, Strictly Original, Choice Surfaces, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1859-S	F15	PCGS 81274489	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1295	Rare San Francisco Date, Light Gray, Bold Devices at Grade. During 1859, the still relatively new San Francisco mint struck only 80,000 Seated quarters. That mintage entered western frontier commerce and remained there for years. Indeed, not even a single Mint State example is known, as no one systematically collected this coinage at the time of issue. Present day collectors struggle to locate the date due to low survival rates. GFRC is pleased to offer this newly purchased example with light gray shades including darker gray at the peripheries. PCGS was tough on this example as there is a substantial amount of device details for the certified grade. A solid example that will fill that long standing hole in a date and mintmark set without breaking the bank. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1860	AU55	PCGS 8901007			HOLD $480	Type II/I Design Hubs, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Conservative Grading. Ex. Saw Mill Run Collection. A superbly toned 1860 Philadelphia strike with wonderful preservation that deserves a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. The steely frosted luster offers considerable reflectance under angled lighting. Cartwheels are vibrant and certainly pleasing. Toning has subtle golden-rose hues with deeper shades on the obverse. Struck from Type II obverse and Type I reverse design hubbed dies. Strike is nearly complete with a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head and surrounding two stars. Conservatively graded as I've seen similar in AU58 holders. A quality offering that should not last long on the price list regardless of the premium. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1860-S	VG10	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1750	Original Gray, Sunset Point Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. The 1860 San Francisco date is scarce in all grades with a limited mintage of 56,000. Most surviving examples will be found in the Very Good through Fine grade range as is the case with this original example. Obverse rims are bold with six full letters in LIBERTY presence. The reverse rim has barely worn through under (U)NITED and the olive leaves. Surfaces are toned a medium gun metal gray with blue shades evident under a light source. This example is entirely blemish free with no marks, lines or other anomalies. I'm comfortable in indicating that TPG grading is a strong possibility given the natural coloring. An important offering from the Sunset Collection of Liberty Seated quarters and ideal for a Dansco or Whitman album set. Fairly priced!
	1861	MS64	NGC 365653004	II/II	Choice	$1250	New November 19! Near-Gem Original, Quito Collection.. Original silver patina hosts virtually untoned surfaces, with the near complete Mint frost intact. Type II/II, with shield verticals above E and a convex eagle eye. Nicely struck, with distinct star points and most of the claw joints cleanly defined. An old line extending from the left wing is noted. CAC reports 119 pieces in all grades, with 18 pieces finer. The CAC guide value is $1,280 in MS64. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder with CAC approval.
	1861	EF Details	PCGS 37248691		Market Acceptable	$110	Golden Gray Patina, AU Details, Ancient Cleaning, Original. A very presentable 1861 Seated quarter with darker golden gray patina. Bright light inspection exposes some center rose. I'm not buying PCGS's environmental damage claim but the luster is too reflective to be natural. I call this one as an ancient cleaning with proper retoning. Perfect for a crack out and placement in bookshelf album. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with Environmental Damage-XF Details opinion.
	1861-S	VF20	PCGS 11628839	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2750	Rare San Francisco Date, Choice Original, Mountain View Collection.. This is a well preserved 1861 San Francisco strike and key date in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Mintage is 96,000 with few saved by Western frontier citizens. The mintage went into circulation and remained there until well worn or lost. The number of AU survivors is incredibly low with no Mint State examples certified by PCGS. This CAC approved specimen offers moderate wear with natural light gray surfaces. A thoroughly pleasing offering that will garner attention from Seated quarter specialists. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Saw Mill Run Collection.
	1861-S	VF Details	PCGS 83712266		Cleaned	$1150	Rare Date, Original Surfaces, Rose-Gray Toning, Obverse Rim Damage, Strong VF Devices, LaSalle Collection. An important offering for all serious collectors of the Liberty Seated quarter series. Mintage of 96,000 and very scarce in all grade. Typically found in G-VG and rarely in VF or better. The LaSalle Collection brings an original Very Fine example to market but with an obverse rim clip at stars 6 and 7. Much of the clip is hidden by the PCGS edge prong otherwise this piece is fully original. Rose-gray patina covers the obverse while the reverse is toned an even light gray. Strike is well executed . Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with VF Details (Rim Damage) certification. An ideal "filler" candidate for a Dansco album collection at a fair price.
	1861-S	VF30	PCGS 81469524		Original	$2850	Rare in Higher Grade, Original Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Accurately Grade, Dallas Collection. An important offering for all serious collectors of the Liberty Seated quarter series. 1861 San Francisco mintage was limited to 96,000 with the entire production being placed into western frontier commerce. As a result this date is very scarce in all grades and typically found in G-VG while being rare in VF or better. This new offering is perfectly original with a crusty patina that is predominately gray-blue. The untoned obverse areas resulted from foreign material that blocked the oxidation process and eventually lifted off the surface. Trace of that material can be found surrounding star 1. Strike is typical and evenly executed. Angled lighting inspection reveals steely fields and traces of luster. Overall, a challenging date with few reaching the market at this grade level. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1861-S	VF30	NGC 1660148001		Choice	$2650	New November 30! Rare San Francisco Date, Choice Surfaces, Distinctive Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. Consignor Price Reduction. A noteworthy 1861 San Francisco Seated quarter offering along with distinction as a key date in the series. Mintage is documented at 96,000 pieces with few saved from western frontier commerce. Nearly the entire mintage went into circulation and remained there until well worn or lost. This survivor is noteworthy for its stellar preservation and nearly unabraded fields. Wear is uniform with the surfaces covered by a tannish-gray patina with richer brown shades on the obverse. Overall eye appeal is well above average for a circulated example of this date. A 10x inspection located a few hidden lines in the upper right obverse field of no consequence. A piece of Civil War era history that is worthy of consideration. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1863	AU Details	PCGS 45059823		Market Acceptable	$500	Civil War Date, Steely Textured Fields, Coin Gray, Market Acceptable. Any 1863 Seated quarter with this type of look is fair game as so few are available. Surfaces have a steely texture that results from faint porosity. I'm not buying the PCGS surfaces smooth opinion, rather enivronmental damage would be more appropriate. Another one of those coins that would well in a Dansco or Whitman album collection as it has a close to natural "look". Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with Surfaces Smoothed-AU Details opinion.
	1867	EF40	PCGS 31385926		Choice	$2100	New December 1! Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Scarce Date. The 1867 Philadelphia mintage is quite low for half dimes, dimes and quarters resulting in an ongoing challenge to locate these dates fully choice. 1867 Seated quarter mintage is documented at only 20,000 pieces. This example is strictly original with rose-gray obverse center toning along with a dark gray upper arc and blues the left of the base. The reverse is toned an even light gray. Under a bright light, the steely fields come into play. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected along with well defined left leg and arrow feathers on the reverse. There are no blemishes whatsoever. This is an opportunity for advanced Seated quarter collectors as this piece all there for the grade with natural surfaces. A fresh GFRC buyback. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1867	AU58	PCGS 5522242	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$3000	Low Mintage Reconstruction Date, Steely Fields, Pleasing Bright Light Performance, Quito Collection. 1867 brought the beginning of the United States Reconstruction era but without a recovery of Liberty Seated quarter mintages. Only 20,000 were struck in Philadelphia leading to today's overall scarcity. PCGS has certified only four pieces at the AU58 level. This example brings steely fields with aquamarine gray centers. Bright light viewing exposes a sharp peripheral gold band on the obverse along with more prominent rose shades on the reverse. Briggs reminds us that business strikes have a weak obverse center due to a ground down die. Part of the pre-Pittsburgh 2023 ANA release by the Quito Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1867-S	VF20	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$750	Rare San Francisco Date, Original Crusty Gray, Upper Right Reverse Hit, West Texas Collection. . An evenly toned example of the scarce 1867-S issue, with a small mintage of 48,000 pieces. Original gray patina covers both sides. There is enhanced wear on the lower right obverse at Liberty's lower legs, the foot, and extending into the right field. The wear results from the piece being bent due to a hit on the upper right reverse at (AM)ERICA. Attractively priced for the preservation state and ideal for that challenging empty hole in a Dansco or Whitman album collection. From the West Texas Collection.
	1873 Open 3	F15	PCGS 47175898		Original	$265	New October 23! Open 3, Crusty Gray, Well Preserved, Lakeland Collection. 1873 brought the addition of arrows to Seated coinage due to an insignificant planchet weight change. The No Arrows 1873 strikes are found with the Closed and Open 3 date punch varieties. This affordable Open 3 example offers crusty original surfaces with the obverse patina being a tad darker. Fields are free of any notable marks. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1875-CC	MS63	PCGS 24931074	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$9850	Difficult Carson City Date, Brilliiant Frosted Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, GFRC-Gem Rated, Quito Collection. Carson City Mint production jumped to 140,000 during 1875 after much slower mintages during the start-up years. This date is downright scarce in all grades and always missing on the GFRC price list. The Quito Collection comes to the rescue as releasing a four lot Mint State date set (1875-CC to 1878-CC) with this leadoff 1875-CC securing a GFRC-Gem rating. Overall eye appeal is that of a higher grade given brilliant frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. Strike is about good as it gets for the Type II/II design hubs and westerner frontier workmanship. Surfaces are unabraded with faint clashing on the lower reverse that needs more research. CAC population report indicates 3 approved at grade with 9 better. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 holder (20012-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1875-S	MS63	PCGS 36774659	Briggs 4-D	Choice	$1150	New October 12! Underrated Date, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Obverse Roller Lines, CAC Approved. The 1875-S Liberty Seated quarter date is another odd fellow that lacks appreciation. Mintage is 680,000 but few are ever seen in circulated grades. Most survivors will be found in Mint State as is the case for this lovely PCGS MS63 CAC offering. Total CAC approved population in all grades is a meager 20 pieces. Why? This date was poorly struck when the San Francisco mint was forced to ramp Liberty Seated dime, quarter and half dollar production in parallel. Liberty Seated dimes are notorious for weak strikes from eroded dies. The quarters are not much better along with having circulated extensively. This lovely example offers brilliant frosty luster and creamy gold toning. The upper obverse is weakly struck with roller lines as made. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1876-S	MS61	NGC 5895613004	FS-302	Choice	$425	Misplaced Date, Choice Original, Eclectic Collection.. This FS-302 example exhibits a misplaced digit in the denticles, below the 8 in the date. Toning of the present example is primarily silver and gray, with a spray of charcoal color present to the right of Liberty, while the reverse exhibits a light mist of tan patina with scattered ebony shades at the rim. Star points are sharp, while some of the eagle's claws are joined. A number of issues in the quarter series are rich in varieties, and would could easily form a reference collection of 1876-S pieces. With a high mintage, undocumented varieties are surely waiting to be found by an astute collector. Housed in a new large font NGC holder.
	1877	MS66	PCGS 43502582		Gem	$3250	New November 19! Gem Original, Quito Collection.. A bold crescent of electric blue and violet patina fills the right stars, sharply contrasting with the silver color to the left. The ice-white eagle is highly frosted, approaching a Cameo designation were this a proof example. The strike is sharp throughout and delivers full detail, not a trivial matter as quarters from the 1870s exhibit lower relief overall than earlier coins in the series. The CAC census notes 99 coins total, with 28 examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $2,750 in MS66. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
	1877-CC	MS65	PCGS 81248269	Briggs 3-C	Gem	$3350	Granular Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Unquestionable Gem, Quito Collection. Strong luster easily penetrates the thick skin, and the cartwheel is active under a light. Deep evergreen, slate, and copper patina evenly fills the obverse, while the reverse is lighter and reveals smoky shades throughout the legend. Design elements are sharp, with only a couple stars softly impressed. In-hand appeal is strong, and the GFRC Gem-rating is easily warranted. The CAC report notes 120 pieces in all grades, with 13 coins at MS66 and 3 examples at MS67. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Previously from the Eclectic Collection, a top rated Seated quarter client .
	1877-S S/Horizontal S	MS63	PCGS 25591429	Briggs 4-D	Choice	$2500	New November 19! Near-Gem Original, Quito Collection.. The 1877-S/S is a popular variety within the quarter series, listed in the Guide Book and readily attributable with the naked eye. Per the PCGS census, about one of every seven examples of the 1877-S exhibits the doubly punched mintmark. This is an untoned piece, with substantial frost remaining in the central devices. Steel color marks high points, while the reverse hosts bits of navy patina in the protected areas to the southeast. CAC notes 20 coins total, with two pieces at MS64 and a single example at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $1,950 in MS63. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1877-S	MS64	NGC 1848081015	Briggs 11-J	Choice	$895	Medium S, Near Gem Original, Huge Bright Light Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. If GFRC customers could only view this piece under bright light...Wow! Strictly original and natural patina covers the surfaces and the in hand appearance is that of mostly rose coloring with some aquamarine at the obverse rim and light rose across the reverse. Well that all changes when this piece is exposed to a light source. The obverse turns into a color masterpiece with core blue and rose intermixed center that transitions to light yellow gold at the rims. Believe me, I'm not over exaggerating on this one and the eye appeal is well above MS64. The reverse stays rose under bright light with a dash of blues at AMERICA. Housed in pristine older NGC holder.
	1878	MS64	PCGS 80656292		Choice	$750	New December 1! Brilliant Frosted Luster, Rotating Cartwheels, Complete Strike. A brilliantly frosted 1878 Seated quarter with aquamarine and light gold toning on the obverse while the reverse exhibits a lower blue arc and overall hints of gold. Strike is hammered with partial wire rims on both sides. There is minimal color shifting when place under a bright light, though the overall coloration is lighter. Two contact marks are noted on Liberty's cheek. A fairly graded and priced offering previously from the Quito Collection and just taken back in trade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1878-CC	VF30	PCGS 30447973	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$300	Canceled Die Obverse, Crusty Olive-Rose Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, Cleveland Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. The Cleveland Collection consignor does not limit himself to Top 100 Seated dime varieties. This choice 1878-CC Seated quarter Canceled Die Obverse offering is yet another die variety duplicate being made available from his Top 25 Seated quarter varieties. All diagnostics are easily seen with 10x loupe including the diagonal die scratch in the reverse shield (Reverse of 1877-CC). Natural olive and gray colorings are predominant with heavier shades on the reverse. Bright light inspection reveals embedded rose on the obverse. Strike is typical for the die pairing. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1879	PR65	PCGS 25389965		Gem	$1950	Exceptional Bright Light Eye Appeal, Brilliant Reflectance, Wide Ranging Obverse Colors. A "Wow!" proof offering that explodes with gorgeous coloration when placed under angled lighting. Fields are sharply mirrored with brilliant reflectance. Obverse toning shifts dramatically from in-hand aquamarine rose-gold to a brilliant orange and yellow gold framing center blues and a splash of rose. Reverse coloring will shift between blue and olive-green based on the angled position. A 10x review confirm the absence of any hairlines. This 1879 Seated proof quarter is the real deal and with delight the new owner. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. Please note that the holder is worn with random hazing.
	1880	MS67	PCGS 25281856	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$8000	New November 19! Gem Original, Quito Collection.. This wonder coin is a lustrous headlight, with ice-white surfaces framed by deep maroon patina at the rims. Frost drips from the central devices, extending even to the scroll and stars. The strike is fully impressed and brings up even the normally pesky claw joints. Briggs 1-A, the business strike dies, with a die lump on the left of 0 in the date. CAC notes 56 pieces across all grades, with eleven coins tied for finest known at MS67. The CAC price guide value is $7,880 in MS67. This is not an inexpensive coin, but given the combination of low mintage, lofty technical grade, and exceptional eye appeal, the value becomes undeniable. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1888-S	MS65+	PCGS 37579248		Gem	$3750	Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection.. Swirling shades of russet, blue-green, and maroon patina cover both sides of this GFRC-rated Gem quarter. The booming, frosty luster is complemented by a sharp strike that reveals defined star points and clean separation in the claws. The CAC population is 32 coins in all grades, with seven pieces finer. Housed in a D.L. Hansen-pedigreed PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) Gold shield holder with CAC approval. The import of the D. L. Hansen pedigree is not yet as recognized as it ought to be, as this still evolving collection is already competitive with the greatest "name" collections in numismatic history. The CAC price guide value in MS65 is $3,190.
	1890	AU50	PCGS 19088176		Choice	$575	Choice Original, Springfield Collection.. The obverse of this lower-mintage piece is marked by thick, silver-gray color with a spray of charcoal patina, while the reverse admits additional gold shades throughout. Briggs 2-B, with a low, even date, and stars softly impressed. The CAC population is 70 pieces in all grades. The CAC guide value is $429 in AU50. Ex. J. J. Teaparty, June 2012. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. Reverse haze is on the holder.
	1890	AU50	PCGS 84309063		Choice	$600	Choice Original, Saw Mill Run Collection.. The second to last year of Liberty Seated quarter production at the San Francisco Mint brought only 80,000 strikes. The 1890 date is constantly in demand and never lasts long on the GFRC price list. This wonderfully choice example previously sold prior to reaching the price list and his returned to GFRC inventory. Surfaces are toned an even gray-gold which does not impede the underlying steely luster. Bright light viewing exposes lovely rose shades. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1890	AU58	ANACS 2888857		Choice	$625	Underrated Date, Superb Cartwheels, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Golden Red-Blue. The Southern Texas Collection has released a lustrous 1890 Philadelphia Seated quarter with Mint State eye appeal. This late date continues to be popular with collectors due to the low 80,000 mintage and is one of the most often Liberty Seated quarters sold by GFRC. This example radiates frosty brilliance with vibrant cartwheels that are certainly eye catching. Sadly, the GFRC images are unable to capture the luster but rather the natural rose-blue and golden shades that are prevalent during in hand viewing. A single surface mark in the right obverse field is noted for completeness. Though housed in older ANACS blue label holder, this lovely quarter screams originality and is worthy of consideration.