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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:
5162
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5522
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Coin Value History
1889 25c MS
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1889 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $30 – $30,000
1840-O 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $22,200
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Worth: $900 – $26,400
1841 25c MS
Worth: $32 – $30,000
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Worth: $29 – $66,000
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Worth: $32 – $12,000
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Worth: $38 – $5,400
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1843 25c MS
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Worth: $44 – $25,000
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC.
$561
1889 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 63, 179 finer (7/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,342
1889 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,625
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. EF-45 (NGC).
$915
1889 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 37 in 65, 69 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 12,000. ...
$2,080
1889 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 66 (2 in 66+, 7 in 66?), 28 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. M...
$2,684
1889 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/119). Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,560
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-55 (PCGS).
$660
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$384
1889 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/223 and 0/14+). NGC Census: (0/160 and 0/4+). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$720
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$780
1889 25C MS68 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. ...
$15,600
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$576
1889 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/226). NGC Census: (1/164). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 12,000. ...
$660
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. VF-20 (PCGS).
$552
1889 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/177). NGC Census: (2/145). Mintage 12,000. ...
$720
1889 25C -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/150). PCGS Population (1/184). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia...
$494
1889 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/174). NGC Census: (0/153). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$705
1889 25C Fine 15 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/173). PCGS Population (1/200). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$446
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-53 (PCGS).
$517
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