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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery. Rays (or raised lines) appear in the open spaces around the eagle fanning outward to the lettering.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5124
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.18 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows & Rays
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,210,020
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1853
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5426
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1853 25c Arrows & Rays MS
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1853 25c Arrows & Rays MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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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1853 25C Arrows and Rays VF30 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$183
1853 25C Arrows and Rays XF40 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$220
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$1,952
1853 25C Arrows and Rays XF45 CACG. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$403
1853 25C Arrows and Rays -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$409
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. EF Details--Holed (PCGS).
$85
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. AU-58 (PCGS).
$840
1853 25C Arrows and Rays, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 62, 295 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$1,220
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS65 NGC. ...
$4,880
1853 25C Arrows and Rays, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 15,210,020....
$360
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. VF-20 (PCGS).
$48
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS....
$3,120
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS67 NGC....
$43,200
1853 25C Arrows and Rays VF35 PCGS. Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$154
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS66 PCGS....
$17,400
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. AU-53 (NGC).
$384
1853 25C Arrows and Rays VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (61/1445). PCGS Population: (87/2033). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25...
$95
1853 25c NGC F15 (Arrows & Rays)
$101
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$800
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