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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:
5152
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:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,600
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5511
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Coin Value History
1879 25c MS
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1879 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $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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$2,196
1879 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 53, 264 finer (11/25). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 13,600....
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1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-64 (PCGS).
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1879 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/230). Mintage 13,600. ...
$576
1879 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1879 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/140 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (25/136 and 0/4+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$1,140
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-58 (PCGS).
$600
1879 25C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A....
$3,240
1879 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/207). PCGS Population: (9/259). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 13,600. ...
$480
1879 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (16/163). PCGS Population: (29/179). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,600....
$1,080
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$552
1879 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/208). NGC Census: (7/179). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 13,700. ...
$690
1879 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/273). NGC Census: (0/207). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$396
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$408
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