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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
5201
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
76,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5475
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Coin Value History
1869-S 25c MS
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1869-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $30,000 | $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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1869-S 25C VF 6.5 NGCX. VaultBox-Series 7. NGC Census: 0 in 79, 0 finer (6/26). Mintage 76,000. ...
$976
1869-S 25C VF35 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 76,000....
$690
1869-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A Die State. Misplaced Date. EF-45 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,560
1869-S 25C MS66 NGC. Briggs 1-A, Flynn-MPD-001. ...
$22,800
1869-S Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-30 (PCGS).
$780
1869-S 25C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/134 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/45 and 0/0+). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 ...
$124
1869-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A Die State. Misplaced Date. AU-58 (ANACS).
$2,880
1869-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/97). NGC Census: (1/30). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 76...
$516
1869-S 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$8,100
1869-S 25C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (2/34). PCGS Population: (8/114). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 76,...
$228
1869-S 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/17). PCGS Population: (8/28). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 76,000. ...
$1,080
1869-S 25C AU55 NGC. Briggs 1-A. This low-mintage piece is a near-condition census example, with only six pieces graded hig...
$2,520
1869-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A Die State, the only known dies. VF-20 (PCGS).
$600
1869-S 25C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (3/27). PCGS Population: (7/97). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG8 . Minta...
$228
1869-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/75). NGC Census: (0/25). Mintage 76,000. ...
$379
1869-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A Die State. Misplaced Date. VF-25 (PCGS).
$552
1869-S 25C -- Questionable Color -- Genuine PCGS. Unc. Details. Briggs 1-A, Flynn-MPD-001. ...
$1,998
1869-S 25C Good 4 NGC. Ex: ANA Money Museum. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population: (5/101). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$135
1869-S 25C AU50 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$999
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$14,188
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