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1836 25c B-5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1934 oz +0.7%
$11.87
1836 25c B-5 MS
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Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. The denomination of 25 C. appears at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 212982
Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1836
Reverse Designer: William Kneass
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C
Fineness: 0.89
Weight (gr): 6.74 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1934 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 24.3
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: B-5
Coin Date: 1836
Denomination: 25c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 472,000
Coinage Type: Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years: 1831-1838
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 6+
PCGS #: 39009
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.1934 oz +0.7%
$11.87
GSID:212982 PCGS:39009 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1836 25c B-5 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
XF45 CAC $10,000 $1,234
XF45 - $8,250 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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