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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:
5355
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
975
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
85582
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Coin Value History
1881 25c PR CAM
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1881 25c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201004/9f0b45e4-657a-467f-baee-3b7b95c53c9e.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1860pr.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,952
1881 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 10 in 66 Cameo, 6 finer (11/25). Mintage 975. ...
$2,440
1881 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/14). Mintage 975. ...
$1,920
1881 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B, Flynn-RPD-001, PR....
$3,720
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC).
$10,200
1881 25c NGC/CAC Proof 63 CAM
$875
$661
1881 25C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (18/25). Mintage 975. ...
$1,800
1881 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 66 (5 in 66+) Cameo, 10 finer (10/25). Mintage 975....
$2,684
1881 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/14). PCGS Population: (11/29). PR65. Mintage 975. ...
$2,040
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
$3,840
1881 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$7,638
1881 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/48). NGC Census: (7/40). PR63. From The E.B. Strickland Collection, Par...
$660
1881 25c PCGS Proof 62 Cameo
$598
1881 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/40). NGC Census: (18/25). PR64. Mintage 975. ...
$1,144
1881 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: (20/9 and 5/1+). NGC Census: (10/4 and 0/0+). PR66. Mintage 975....
$2,400
1881 25C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/29 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (10/14 and 0/0+). PR65. Mintage 975. ...
$2,160
1881 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,406
1881 25C PR68+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$41,125
1881 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (8/45). NGC Census: (7/40). ...
$765
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