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:
5130
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,343,200
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1840-1865
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5448
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Coin Value History
1859 25c MS
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1859 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
1839 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
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Worth: $31 – $210,000
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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
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$104
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-58 (PCGS).
$464
1859 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 50, 168 finer (4/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,344,000...
$238
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$145
1859 25C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/110 and 0/2+). CAC Population: (1/21). Mintage 1,344,000....
$810
1859 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/16). Mintage 1,344,000. ...
$1,800
1859 25C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (16/49). NGC Census: (13/39). CDN: $700...
$870
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-25 (PCGS).
$120
1859 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 3-C....
$2,640
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-53 (PCGS).
$216
1859 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/185 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (12/149 and 0/1+). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$204
1859 25C MS66 NGC. Briggs 3-C....
$5,640
1859 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/243). NGC Census: (12/155). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,344,0...
$139
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Type I/II. MS-62 (NGC).
$600
1859 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/254). NGC Census: (3/154). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,344,00...
$59
1859 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/54). PCGS Population: (7/74). Mintage 1,344,000....
$376
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter. Type I/I. MS-67 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$17,566
1859 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/93). PCGS Population (0/126). Mintage: 1,344,000. Numismedia ...
$26
1859 25C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/120). NGC Census: (0/93). Mintage: 1,344,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$79
1859 25C MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/56). PCGS Population (0/61). Mintage: 1,344,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$862
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