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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:
5345
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5579
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Coin Value History
1878 25c PR
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1878 25c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
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Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
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Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
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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
1878 25C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 51 in 62, 139 finer (12/25). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 800....
$641
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-65 (NGC).
$1,320
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$600
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-66+ (CACG).
$3,840
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,110
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$384
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-63 (NGC).
$720
1878 25C PR67 PCGS. Briggs 4-D....
$3,600
1878 25C PR68★ NGC. Briggs 4-D. ...
$20,400
1878 25C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/197). NGC Census: (0/160). Mintage 800. ...
$312
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$376
1878 25C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/144). PCGS Population (4/166). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$374
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$780
1878 25C PR65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/4). Mintage 800. ...
$1,560
1878 25C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (12/141). PCGS Population: (13/173). Mintage 800. ...
$480
1878 25C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (9/3). Mintage 800. ...
$1,860
1878 25C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (55/27). PCGS Population: (48/31). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 800. ...
$870
1878 25C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (45/81). PCGS Population: (57/78). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 800. ...
$660
1878 25C PR67 PCGS. Briggs 4-D.
$3,240
1878 25C PR68 ★ NGC. Briggs 4-D. ...
$21,150
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