© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" without motto, reduced weight
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 6.22 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1866 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#315915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
QUAR. DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 96 grains.1856S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Seated Liberty Quarter is that it was designed by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was the first coin to feature Lady Liberty in a seated position, which was meant to symbolize the idea of liberty as a guardian of peace and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 O | 968000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 S | 286000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 O | 1180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 S | 82000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 O | 520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 S | 121000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 O | 260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 S | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 O | 388000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 S | 56000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 S | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 S | 67000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 S | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 S | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (without motto, reduced weight) 1856-1866 coin.
