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	$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	$4950	Drapery Type, Mirrored Fields, Grayish-Blue, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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 No Drapery	AU50	NGC 1607361003	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$1150	No Drapery Type, Steely Frosted Luster, Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces. The initial No Drapery Seated quarters are notorious for weak strikes. Briggs calls this fact out in his Encyclopedia and states, "Poorly struck on top of the head, surrounding stars and dentils." This newly consigned Briggs 2-B, with a centered mintmark, is fairly well struck overall but still lacking some definition of the lower reverse devices. Traces of repunching are seen to the lower right of the "0" digit with a 10x. Overall toning is gray but shifts to orange-gold on the obverse when examined under a bright light. The obverse toning extends to the reverse as a lower band with the upper area being lighter gray. A few scattered micro-marks are noted on the obverse, none of which are problematic. This date continues to be challenging to locate due to double demand for the series and by numerous type collectors. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.
1840-O With Drapery	EF40	PCGS 49548555	Briggs 2-C	Original	$500	With Drapery, Heavily Encrusted Obverse, Natural Coin Gray Reverse. We continue the offerings from a complete Liberty Seated quarter collection with this 1840-O With Drapery example. This is the Briggs 2-C die pairing which can be easily attributed by a die scratch in the shield that starts at the juncture of the shield and moves via a 45 degree angle through two pairs of vertical lines. A thick crusty patina covers the obverse while the reverse is a uniform light gray. Accurately graded based on wear with one line on the right facing breast and another in the middle right field. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
1840-O No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 46214282	Briggs 1-A	Original	$415	Mintmark Left, Residual Luster, Light Gray, Near-Choice Original. 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.
1841-O	MS62	PCGS 4655847	Briggs 3-D	Original	$1485	Repunched 1, Steely-Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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.
1842 Large Date	VF35	PCGS 47978872	Briggs 2-B	Original	$550	Scarcer Repunched 8 Die Pairing, Even Lighter Gray, Steely Fields. 1842 Philadelphia struck quarters were limited to a mintage of only 88,000 from two die pairs. Overall, the date is very scarce in grades up through VF and becomes rare in EF/AU. The Briggs 2-B die pairing, with a repunched 8 digit, is the more challenging of the two die sets. This newly release example exhibits light gray patina that is consistent on both sides. Under a bright light the fields retain some steely reflectance. The strike is typical while the surfaces are ever so lightly abraded. The Briggs illustrated repunching on the 8 digit is not obvious but the downward sloping date position validates the attribution. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
1843-O Large O	F15	PCGS 29806057	Briggs 3-F	Choice	$1500	New November 19! 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 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.
1847-O	EF40	PCGS 82618900	Briggs 1-A	Original	$835	Well Struck for Date, Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. The 1847 New Orleans date is notorious for having flat strikes at head and upper stars. This example is much better than average for strike. Original surfaces are covered with uniform gun metal gray patina. A scarce date in all grades and rare in EF/AU. Accurately graded and housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. Previousl sold by GFRC when part of the amazing Iowa Collection of strictly original and evenly matched Liberty Seated quarters.
1849-O	VF25	PCGS 35813598	Briggs 1-A	Original	$4500	Key New Orleans Date, Steely Fields, Peripheral Gray Toning. A rare New Orleans key date with an estimated mintage of 16,000. The appearance of an 1849-O example in the numismatic market is a noteworthy event for collectors attempting to fill this hole in a series set. This evenly circulated example exhibits reflective obverse fields, probably from a long ago wipe while the reverse is nice and original. A gray patina is noted around the obverse stars and date with some chatter in the right field. Please remember how difficult this date is in any grade when contemplating a purchase. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with Hansen listed as the pedigree.
1850	AU55	PCGS 39293303	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1000	New October 6! Misplaced 1 Digit on Rim, Top 25 Varieties, Steely Luster, Hammered Strike. Steely luster imparts moderate cartwheel effect that is still apparent on this AU example. Light gold patina surrounds the stars and legend, while the central devices are silver-shaded. Nicely struck, with sharp star points and separated claws. Light rub is noted on the high points and fields. A challenging Philadelphia date with mintage of 190,800. Briggs 1-A, with an extra digit punched in the dentils below the 1 in the date. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1850-O	EF40	PCGS 33834181	Briggs 1-A	Original	$725	New October 7! Rusted Dies, Steely Fields, Light Gray, Typical Strike. 1850-O Seated quarters are notorious for being poorly struck, especially the peripheral details on the obverse. Briggs 1-A is also recognized for Liberty, the shield, and rock being heavily rusted as is the case with this offering. A light silver-gray patina is present on both sides with some obverse reflectivity under bright. Also noted is residual mint frost within the denomination on the reverse. The surfaces are evenly worn with essentially unblemished surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
1851	VF25	PCGS 28822840		Choice	$725	Underrated Date, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, GFRC CAC Buyback. A popular and quite scarce date due to larger denomination silver coinage arbitrage leading to exporting to Europe for melting during the 1850-1853 era. A well preserved and fully choice example that sells immediately whenever consigned to GFRC; this is its fourth visit to the price list. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. CAC approval recognizes the strict originality and accurate grading. Ex. White Pine and Port Matilda Colletion. Who will be the next to own this premium example?
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	$22500	Superb Gem Original, Condition Census, Repunched Date, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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	$2350	New October 23! Key New Orleans Issue, Typical Mirrored Fields. 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-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.
1854-O With Arrows	MS64	PCGS 43203617	Briggs 1-B	Choice	$3150	With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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 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	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.

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

$4950

Drapery Type, Mirrored Fields, Grayish-Blue, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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
No Drapery

AU50

NGC
1607361003

Briggs 2-B

Choice

$1150

No Drapery Type, Steely Frosted Luster, Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces. The initial No Drapery Seated quarters are notorious for weak strikes. Briggs calls this fact out in his Encyclopedia and states, "Poorly struck on top of the head, surrounding stars and dentils." This newly consigned Briggs 2-B, with a centered mintmark, is fairly well struck overall but still lacking some definition of the lower reverse devices. Traces of repunching are seen to the lower right of the "0" digit with a 10x. Overall toning is gray but shifts to orange-gold on the obverse when examined under a bright light. The obverse toning extends to the reverse as a lower band with the upper area being lighter gray. A few scattered micro-marks are noted on the obverse, none of which are problematic. This date continues to be challenging to locate due to double demand for the series and by numerous type collectors. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.

1840-O
With Drapery

EF40

PCGS
49548555

Briggs 2-C

Original

$500

With Drapery, Heavily Encrusted Obverse, Natural Coin Gray Reverse. We continue the offerings from a complete Liberty Seated quarter collection with this 1840-O With Drapery example. This is the Briggs 2-C die pairing which can be easily attributed by a die scratch in the shield that starts at the juncture of the shield and moves via a 45 degree angle through two pairs of vertical lines. A thick crusty patina covers the obverse while the reverse is a uniform light gray. Accurately graded based on wear with one line on the right facing breast and another in the middle right field. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.

1840-O
No Drapery

VF35

PCGS
46214282

Briggs 1-A

Original

$415

Mintmark Left, Residual Luster, Light Gray, Near-Choice Original. 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.

1841-O

MS62

PCGS
4655847

Briggs 3-D

Original

$1485

Repunched 1, Steely-Frosted Luster, Near-Choice Original, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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.

1842
Large Date

VF35

PCGS
47978872

Briggs 2-B

Original

$550

Scarcer Repunched 8 Die Pairing, Even Lighter Gray, Steely Fields. 1842 Philadelphia struck quarters were limited to a mintage of only 88,000 from two die pairs. Overall, the date is very scarce in grades up through VF and becomes rare in EF/AU. The Briggs 2-B die pairing, with a repunched 8 digit, is the more challenging of the two die sets. This newly release example exhibits light gray patina that is consistent on both sides. Under a bright light the fields retain some steely reflectance. The strike is typical while the surfaces are ever so lightly abraded. The Briggs illustrated repunching on the 8 digit is not obvious but the downward sloping date position validates the attribution. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.

1843-O
Large O

F15

PCGS
29806057

Briggs 3-F

Choice

$1500

New November 19! 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
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.

1847-O

EF40

PCGS
82618900

Briggs 1-A

Original

$835

Well Struck for Date, Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. The 1847 New Orleans date is notorious for having flat strikes at head and upper stars. This example is much better than average for strike. Original surfaces are covered with uniform gun metal gray patina. A scarce date in all grades and rare in EF/AU. Accurately graded and housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. Previousl sold by GFRC when part of the amazing Iowa Collection of strictly original and evenly matched Liberty Seated quarters.

1849-O

VF25

PCGS
35813598

Briggs 1-A

Original

$4500

Key New Orleans Date, Steely Fields, Peripheral Gray Toning. A rare New Orleans key date with an estimated mintage of 16,000. The appearance of an 1849-O example in the numismatic market is a noteworthy event for collectors attempting to fill this hole in a series set. This evenly circulated example exhibits reflective obverse fields, probably from a long ago wipe while the reverse is nice and original. A gray patina is noted around the obverse stars and date with some chatter in the right field. Please remember how difficult this date is in any grade when contemplating a purchase. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with Hansen listed as the pedigree.

1850

AU55

PCGS
39293303

Briggs 1-A

Original

$1000

New October 6! Misplaced 1 Digit on Rim, Top 25 Varieties, Steely Luster, Hammered Strike. Steely luster imparts moderate cartwheel effect that is still apparent on this AU example. Light gold patina surrounds the stars and legend, while the central devices are silver-shaded. Nicely struck, with sharp star points and separated claws. Light rub is noted on the high points and fields. A challenging Philadelphia date with mintage of 190,800. Briggs 1-A, with an extra digit punched in the dentils below the 1 in the date. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.

1850-O

EF40

PCGS
33834181

Briggs 1-A

Original

$725

New October 7! Rusted Dies, Steely Fields, Light Gray, Typical Strike. 1850-O Seated quarters are notorious for being poorly struck, especially the peripheral details on the obverse. Briggs 1-A is also recognized for Liberty, the shield, and rock being heavily rusted as is the case with this offering. A light silver-gray patina is present on both sides with some obverse reflectivity under bright. Also noted is residual mint frost within the denomination on the reverse. The surfaces are evenly worn with essentially unblemished surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.

1851

VF25

PCGS
28822840

Choice

$725

Underrated Date, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, GFRC CAC Buyback. A popular and quite scarce date due to larger denomination silver coinage arbitrage leading to exporting to Europe for melting during the 1850-1853 era. A well preserved and fully choice example that sells immediately whenever consigned to GFRC; this is its fourth visit to the price list. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. CAC approval recognizes the strict originality and accurate grading. Ex. White Pine and Port Matilda Colletion. Who will be the next to own this premium example?

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

$22500

Superb Gem Original, Condition Census, Repunched Date, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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

$2350

New October 23! Key New Orleans Issue, Typical Mirrored Fields. 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-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.

1854-O
With Arrows

MS64

PCGS
43203617

Briggs 1-B

Choice

$3150

With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Overall, Quito Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. 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
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

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.

Liberty Seated Quarters

1838 to 1855

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