¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" without motto, with rays and date arrows

1853 year


Silver (.900) (.100 copper)	6.22 g	24.3 mm

Description

Issuer	United States
Period	Federal republic (1776-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1853
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#24992
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, rays extending outward

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 rays and arrows were added to signify this lower weight.
The 1853/4 overdate is rather unusal because the underlying date is a newer date than the overstrike. As such, there has been some debate on whether or not the underdate is truly 1854.
1853 recut date

1853 overdate

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic Lady Liberty design, which would go on to become a staple of American coinage for over a century. The design, created by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht, shows Lady Liberty seated on a rock, surrounded by rays and holding a shield and olive branch. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the idea of liberty and freedom, and it has become a beloved symbol of American values.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1853	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
1853 O	1332000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 rays and date arrows) 1853 coin.