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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:
5158
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885
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 #:
5517
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Coin Value History
1885 25c MS
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1885 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $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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1885 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 64, 27 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,600. ...
$2,074
1885 25C MS67+ PCGS. Briggs 2-A. ...
$7,625
1885 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/179). Mintage 13,600. ...
$420
1885 25C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/155 and 0/6+). CAC Population: (4/25). Mintage 13,600. ...
$810
1885 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/165). Mintage 13,600. ...
$468
1885 25C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 13,600. ...
$552
1885 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/74). Mintage 13,600. ...
$780
1885 Liberty Seated Quarter. EF-45 (PCGS).
$660
1885 25C MS68 NGC. Briggs 2-A....
$10,800
1885 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 13,600. ...
$810
1885 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/149). Mintage 13,600. ...
$630
1885 Liberty Seated Quarter. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1885 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-A. ...
$2,760
1885 25c PCGS MS65
$2,101
1885 25C VF20 ANACS. Mintage 13,600. ...
$480
1885 25C AU55 NGC. Late dates in the Liberty Seated quarter series are a perennial favorite, as the attraction of collector...
$840
1885 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/119 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (0/75 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50....
$504
1885 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/53). PCGS Population: (17/82). Mintage 13,600. ...
$660
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$341
1885 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/98). NGC Census: (5/66). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$999
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