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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery. Rays (or raised lines) appear in the open spaces around the eagle fanning outward to the lettering.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5177
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.18 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows & Rays
Coin Date:
1853/4
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,210,020
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1853
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5427
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Coin Value History
1853/4 25c Arrows & Rays MS
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1853/4 25c Arrows & Rays MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$44,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $38,000 | $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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1853/4 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,560
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/124). Mintage 15,210,020. ...
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1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays, Briggs 1-A, FS-1301, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$37,200
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A, FS-301. ...
$9,900
1853/4 25C Briggs 1-A, FS-1301, Arrows and Rays AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/22). Mintage 15,210,020....
$720
1853/4 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. Briggs 1-A, FS-301. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$930
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/23 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/20 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,260
1853/4 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. Briggs 1-A, FS-301. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
1853/4 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. Briggs 1-A, FS-301. VF-35 (PCGS).
$264
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays, Briggs 1-A, FS-1301, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/1). XF40. Mintage 15,210,...
$480
1853/4 25c PCGS MS62 (Arrows & Rays)
$2,501
1853/4 Liberty Seated Quarter. Arrows and Rays. Briggs 1-A, FS-301. VF-30 (PCGS).
$384
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/95). NGC Census: (1/43). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$210
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays XF45 NGC. FS-003, Ted Clark. NGC Census: (7/24). PCGS Population: (11/37). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid ...
$432
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/126). NGC Census: (1/53). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$55
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays VG8 ANACS. FS-1301 Briggs-1A . EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". NGC Census: (1/49). PCGS Popul...
$79
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/91). NGC Census: (2/43). Mintage 15,210,020. ...
$200
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/67). NGC Census: (1/37). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$282
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/75). NGC Census: (0/42). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$123
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$74
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