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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:
5219
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1878-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
140,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5510
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Coin Value History
1878-S 25c MS
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1878-S 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,000 | $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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$1,708
1878-S 25C AU58 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$4,148
1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,320
1878-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$22,800
1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1878-S 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A....
$4,636
1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Fine Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$480
1878-S 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$3,360
1878-S 25C MS65 NGC....
$8,100
1878-S 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Mintage 140,000....
$1,140
1878-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. Briggs 1-A. Bits of steel blue patina emerge from maroon-shaded surfaces, and the eye appeal is who...
$780
1878-S 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/23). PCGS Population: (4/25). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 140,000...
$1,380
1878-S 25C MS61 NGC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,040
1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. AG-3 (PCGS).
$204
1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. VG-8 (PCGS).
$470
1878-S 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/42). NGC Census: (0/28). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$764
1878-S 25C AU50 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$1,528
1878-S 25C -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (2/38). Mintage: 140,000. ...
$129
1878-S 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (1/37). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$382
1878-S 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/23). PCGS Population (7/23). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
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