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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:
5119
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
340,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5413
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Coin Value History
1849 25c MS
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1849 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$11,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $9,500 | $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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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]
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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
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$439
1849 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/93 and 0/0+). CAC Population: (5/27). Mintage 340,000. ...
$312
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
1849 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$600
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-63 (NGC). CAC.
$2,400
1849 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/29). NGC Census: (24/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 340,000. ...
$1,080
1849 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (8/96). PCGS Population: (8/110). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 340,000. ...
$182
1849 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/21). PCGS Population: (0/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 340,000. ...
$1,140
1849 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (7/65). PCGS Population: (10/50). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 340,000. ...
$492
1849 25C -- Damaged, Rim Filed, Scratched -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Mintage 340,000....
$180
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs-Obverse 2. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
1849 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/100). NGC Census: (3/88). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 340,000. ...
$240
1849 25c PCGS Good-04
$50
1849 25C VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/94). PCGS Population: (1/102). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mint...
$104
1849 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/17). NGC Census: (5/16). Mintage 340,000. ...
$999
1849 25C Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (1/94). PCGS Population (2/92). Mintage: 340,000. ...
$84
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-20 (PCGS).
$106
1849 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/74). Mintage 340,000. ...
$264
1849 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/72). NGC Census: (5/78). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$282
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