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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:
5127
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,264,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5438
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Coin Value History
1856 25c MS
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1856 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,250 | $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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1856 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 30, 310 finer (3/26). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$149
1856 25C -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$119
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-55 (PCGS).
$312
1856 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 40, 366 finer (12/25). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 7,264,000....
$183
1856 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/282). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$124
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-25 (PCGS).
$72
1856 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/61). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$660
1856 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (10/8). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$1,920
1856 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-A....
$8,700
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
1856 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs-Unlisted....
$780
1856 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/163). NGC Census: (39/118). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,264,...
$336
1856 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (18/178). PCGS Population: (22/217). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 7,264,0...
$169
1856 25c PCGS VF Details (Damage)
$30
1856 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/103). PCGS Population: (6/144). Mintage 7,264,000. ...
$494
1856 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/274). NGC Census: (11/221). Mintage: 7,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$52
1856 25C Seated Quarter -- Cleaned, Struck Thru Grease -- ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
$89
1856 25C --Cleaned, Lamination, Tooled--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/81). PCGS Population (4/124). Mintage: 7,264,000...
$92
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$115
1856 25c NGC VF30
$80
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