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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:
200097
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Drapery, Large O
Variety 2:
FS-501
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
43,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
395925
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Coin Value History
1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
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1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $26,500 | $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
1838 25c No Drapery MS
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
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
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$34,800
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/9). Fine 12. Mintage 43,000. ...
$2,040
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, Briggs 1-A, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Drapery. Briggs 1-A, FS-501. Large O. VF-35 (PCGS).
$2,640
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Drapery. Briggs 1-A, FS-501. Rarity-6. Large O. VF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,320
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, XF40 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$4,935
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, VG10 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,115
1840-O 25C Drapery, Large O, FS-501, Briggs 1-A, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,600
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Drapery. Briggs 1-A, FS-501. Large O. VF-35 (PCGS).
$3,525
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. Drapery. Briggs 1-A Die State. Large O. VF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,785
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