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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:
5143
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
182,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5481
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Coin Value History
1872 25c MS
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1872 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
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1872 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$17,080
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,800
1872 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$4,800
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$312
1872 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/134). Mintage 182,000. ...
$159
1872 25C MS64 PCGS....
$2,640
1872 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/124). NGC Census: (0/67). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 182...
$192
1872 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/58). PCGS Population: (15/94). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 182,000. ...
$264
1872 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/24). PCGS Population: (8/20). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 182,000. ...
$588
1872 25c PCGS AU Detail (Harshly Cleaned)
$123
1872 25C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 182,000. ...
$408
1872 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/48). PCGS Population: (9/85). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 182,000. ...
$288
1872 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/110). NGC Census: (1/56). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 182,000....
$222
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 2-B. MS-63 (NGC).
$2,280
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter. VF-25 (NGC).
$144
1872 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/47). NGC Census: (2/41). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45....
$360
1872 25C XF40 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (3/44). PCGS Population (9/57). Mintage: 182,000. CDN Wsl....
$376
1872 25C MS67 NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$14,100
1872 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/23). NGC Census: (7/28). Mintage: 182,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$402
1872 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/37). NGC Census: (0/38). Mintage: 182,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$74
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