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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:
5354
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
975
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5582
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Coin Value History
1881 25c PR
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1881 25c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $11,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$1,037
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,891
1881 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B, Flynn-RPD-001. ...
$4,636
1881 25C PR68 PCGS. Briggs 2-B, Flynn-RPD-001....
$8,700
1881 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. PR58. Mintage 975. ...
$540
1881 25C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/68). Mintage 975. ...
$780
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,040
1881 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (23/196). PCGS Population: (62/229). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 975. ...
$660
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof. EF Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).
$312
1881 25C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/213). PCGS Population: (24/289). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 975. ...
$480
1881 25C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/300). NGC Census: (0/229). Mintage 975. ...
$329
1881 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 975. (#5582)...
$466
1881 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR55....
$322
1881 25C --Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40.<...
$190
1881 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR50. Liberty's ...
$236
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$660
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-65 (NGC).
$1,200
1881 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 2-B, Flynn-RPD-001....
$4,920
1881 25C PR68 NGC. Briggs 2-B. ...
$8,225
1881 25C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/228). PCGS Population: (3/298). Mintage 975. ...
$408
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-39 PR [Type]
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1838 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
1839 25c No Drapery PR
Worth: $250,000 – $420,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $375 – $26,400
1840 25c Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $96,000
1841 25c PR
Worth: $42,500 – $144,000
1842 25c Small Date PR
Worth: $75,000 – $312,000
1843 25c PR
Worth: $18,000 – $96,000
1844 25c PR
Worth: $170,000 – $222,000
1844-O 25c PR BM
1845 25c PR
Worth: $25,000 – $72,000
1846 25c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $55,200
1847 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $60,000
1848 25c PR
Worth: $12,500 – $60,000
1849 25c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $42,000
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