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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5168
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.68 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2148 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1933 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
769,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5402
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Coin Value History
1842-O 25c Large Date MS
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1842-O 25c Large Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1842-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Large Date. Briggs 3-E. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,037
1842-O 25C Large Date, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 58, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$1,920
1842-O 25C Large Date MS64 PCGS. Briggs 2-A. ...
$4,560
1842-O 25C Large Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/69). Mintage 769,000. ...
$396
1842-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Large Date. Briggs 3-C. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$168
1842-O 25C Large Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/54). Mintage 769,000. ...
$504
1842-O 25C Large Date VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/79). NGC Census: (2/54). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mint...
$288
1842-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Large Date. Briggs 1-A. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$120
1842-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Large Date. Briggs 2-B. Repunched Date. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,800
1842-O 25C Large Date AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/39). PCGS Population: (4/44). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$504
1842-O 25C Large Date AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/39). NGC Census: (2/37). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Minta...
$1,080
1842-O 25C Large Date VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/114). NGC Census: (1/62). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Min...
$126
1842-O 25C Large Date VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (3/72). PCGS Population: (2/147). CDN: $42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage...
$65
1842-O 25C Large Date VF25 ANACS. Briggs-4F. Mintage 769,000. ...
$156
1842-O 25C Large Date MS61 NGC. The luster is much more vibrant and attractive on this piece than is expected for the MS61 ...
$1,680
1842-O 25C Large Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/90). NGC Census: (2/55). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$132
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$79
1842-O 25C Large Date MS63 PCGS. Briggs 3-C. ...
$3,290
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$427
1842-O 25C Large Date AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population (0/72). Mintage: 769,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$30
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