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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:
5348
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,100
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5580
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Coin Value History
1879 25c PR
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1879 25c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $4,200 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201004/9f0b45e4-657a-467f-baee-3b7b95c53c9e.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1860pr.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $27,600
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
1879 25C Briggs 2-B, JD-1, R.2, PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 64, 75 finer (7/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,007
1879 25C PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 95 in 63, 174 finer. CAC: 9 in 63, 34 finer (5/26). CDN: $744 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$946
1879 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 66 (1 in 66+), 2 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintag...
$2,562
1879 25C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (48/23). Mintage 1,100....
$1,320
1879 25C PR67 NGC. Briggs 2-B....
$3,360
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-60 (PCGS).
$408
1879 25C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/259). NGC Census: (23/220). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,100....
$840
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$312
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-61 (PCGS). OGH.
$576
1879 25C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/286). NGC Census: (3/252). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$288
1879 25C PR55 ANACS. Population: 1 in 55, 266 finer (3/08).Census: 0 in 55, 241 finer (3/08)....
$374
1879 25C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/69). NGC Census: (92/75). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,100. ...
$810
1879 25C PR63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (53/168). PCGS Population: (94/165). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,...
$780
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$1,800
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$2,160
1879 25C PR67 NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$3,525
1879 25C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (4/258). PCGS Population: (11/359). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 1,100. ...
$456
1879 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (23/221). PCGS Population: (69/259). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,100. ...
$588
1879 25C PR61 PCGS. EX: "E.B.Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (29/312). NGC Census: (16/243). Mintage 1,100. ...
$420
1879 25C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/283). NGC Census: (3/250). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$374
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