Whitman Expo
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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:
5108
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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:
No Drapery
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
466,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5391
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Coin Value History
1838 25c No Drapery MS
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1838 25c No Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$259,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_48763792-0.20200714175328839.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1839 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1840-O 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $31 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1857.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24 – $36,000
1840 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $30 – $30,000
1840-O 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $22,200
1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $900 – $26,400
1841 25c MS
Worth: $32 – $30,000
1841-O 25c MS
Worth: $29 – $66,000
1842 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $32 – $12,000
1842-O 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $38 – $5,400
1842-O 25c Small Date MS
Worth: $400 – $69,600
1843 25c MS
Worth: $24 – $5,500
1843-O 25c Small O MS
Worth: $44 – $25,000
1843-O 25c Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $160 – $42,000
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,037
1838 25C No Drapery VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 30, 189 finer (8/26). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 466,0...
$390
1838 25C No Drapery MS62 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,928
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$840
1838 25C Seated, No Drapery, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 53, 105 finer (11/25). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$1,098
1838 25C No Drapery MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, Open Claws Reverse. ...
$4,880
1838 25C Seated, No Drapery AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 58, 76 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$1,740
Undated 25C 90% Silver Quarter -- Type 2 Planchet -- MS61 PCGS....
$84
1838 25C No Drapery MS67 NGC. Open Claws. Briggs 1-A....
$66,126
1838 25C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$7,200
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. AU-50 (PCGS).
$990
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. VF-20 (PCGS).
$240
1838 25C Seated, No Drapery XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/174). Mintage 466,000....
$504
1838 25C No Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/220). NGC Census: (8/170). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mint...
$480
ND, 25C Seated Liberty -- Struck 20% off Center -- VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0)....
$1,320
1838 25C No Drapery MS65 NGC....
$21,600
1838 25C No Drapery VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (12/183). PCGS Population: (19/270). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mint...
$360
1838 25C No Drapery Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/188). PCGS Population: (5/283). Mintage 466,000. ...
$94
1838 25C No Drapery AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/84). NGC Census: (9/109). Mintage 466,000. ...
$990
1838 25C No Drapery MS66+ NGC. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$141,000
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