¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (with motto, w/o date arrows) 1866-1873 front ¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (with motto, w/o date arrows) 1866-1873 back
¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (with motto, w/o date arrows) 1866-1873 photo
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¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" with motto, w/o date arrows

 
Silver (.900) (.100 copper) 6.22 g 24.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1873
Value
¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
24.3 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#3659
Rarity index
74%

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 standard weight of these coins was 96 grains.
1873