¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" with motto; with date arrows


Silver (.900) (.100 copper)	6.25 g	24.3 mm

Description

Issuer	United States
Period	Federal republic (1776-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1873-1874
Value	¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼&nbspUSD)
Currency	Dollar (1785-date)
Composition	Silver (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight	6.25 g
Diameter	24.3 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#30784
Rarity index	62%

Reverse

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner with motto above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
QUAR. DOL.

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Coinage Act of 12 February, 1873, increased the standard weight of quarters from 96 grains (6.22 grams, KM# 92) to a metric standard of 6¼ grams (96.45 grains). The arrows were added to signify this change.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1873-1874 Seated Liberty Quarter is that it was the first coin to feature the motto "In God We Trust" on its obverse (front side). This motto was added to the coin in response to increased religious sentiment and pressure from religious groups during the Civil War era. The inclusion of the motto on the coin was seen as a way to express the country's commitment to religious faith and to inspire confidence in the currency during a time of economic uncertainty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1873	1271200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1873 CC	12462	-	-	-	-	-	-
1873 S	156000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1874	471200	-	-	-	-	-	-
1874 S	392000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (with motto; with date arrows) 1873-1874 coin.