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The 1796 quarter is highly sought by collectors as the first year of issue for the denomination and as a one-year type coin featuring the small eagle reverse.
Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74207
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Small Eagle
Variety 2:
1796
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Quarter
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,146
Coinage Type:
Draped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1796
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
5309
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Coin Value History
Draped Bust Quarter 25c Small Eagle, 1796 MS [Type]
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Draped Bust Quarter 25c Small Eagle, 1796 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,880,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,400,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1796 25C B-2, R.3 -- Plugged -- ANACS Details. Good 4 Details. ...
$6,710
1796 25C B-2, R.3, Poor 1 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1796 25C B-2, R.3, Fair 2 NGC. ...
$10,370
1796 25C B-2, R.3, XF40 NGC. ...
$51,240
1796 25C B-2, R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$79,300
1796 Draped Bust Quarter. B-1. Rarity-4+. VF-20 (PCGS).
$45,600
1796 25C B-1, R.4, AG3 PCGS. ...
$11,590
1796 25C B-2, R.3, MS64 NGC. CAC....
$408,000
1796 Draped Bust Quarter. B-2. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$28,800
1796 Draped Bust Quarter. B-2. Rarity-3. EF Details--Repaired, Cleaned (NGC).
$22,800
1796 Draped Bust Quarter. B-1. Rarity-4+. VG-8 (PCGS). OGH.
$21,600
1796 25C B-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$144,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS....
$168,000
1796 Draped Bust Quarter. B-2. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC).
$78,000
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$81
1796 25C B-2, R.3, MS62 NGC....
$156,000
1796 25C B-1, R.4, VG10 PCGS....
$44,400
1796 25C B-2, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$192,120
1796 25C B-2, R.3, VF25 PCGS....
$36,120
1796 25C B-1, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 3/3. B-1 is the first regular issue die variety of the quarter denominat...
$17,400
1796 25c MS
Worth: $5,500 – $2,400,000
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Worth: $180 – $480,000
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Worth: $230 – $260,000
1807 25c MS
Worth: $180 – $600,000
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