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The 1796 quarter is highly sought by collectors as the first year of issue for the denomination and as a one-year type coin featuring the small eagle reverse.
Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
212662
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
B-1
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,146
Coinage Type:
Draped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1796
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
38919
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Coin Value History
1796 25c B-1 MS
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1796 25c B-1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,168,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,640,000 | $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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1796 25C B-1, R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$11,590
1796 25C B-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS....
$168,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4, VG8 PCGS....
$24,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4, VG10 PCGS....
$44,400
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Fair 2 NGC....
$6,300
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 3/3. B-1 is the first regular issue die variety of the quarter denominat...
$17,400
1796 25C B-1, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$54,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$38,400
1796 25C B-1, R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$28,800
1796 25C B-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$43,200
1796 25C B-1, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$40,800
1796 25C B-1, R.4, MS64+ NGC. CAC. ...
$264,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4 -- Damage -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. ...
$3,760
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,500
1796 25C B-1, R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$49,350
1796 25C B-1, R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$7,050
1796 25C B-1, R.4 -- Plugged -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$3,840
1796 25C B-1, R.4, VG10 PCGS. ...
$14,100
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Fair 2 NGC. ...
$4,700
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Good 6 NGC. ...
$14,688
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