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¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" without motto, with date arrows
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 6.22 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#24993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
QUAR. DOL.
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 96 grains. The arrows were added to signify this lower weight.1854O
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1854-1855 Seated Liberty Quarter is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, which was designed by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht. This design was a departure from the previous Capped Bust Quarter and marked a significant change in the aesthetic of US coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 O | 1484000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 O | 176000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 S | 396400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, with date arrows) 1854-1855 coin.
