1853 Seated Liberty Quarter
Seated Liberty Quarter · 1838-1891
- Year / Mint 1853 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Mintage —
- Melt Value ~$11.78
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| F-12 | $95 · $98 · $100 | 3 |
| VF-20 | $105 · $115 · $120 · $250 | 4 |
| VF-30 | $175 · $240 · $255 · $300 | 4 |
| XF-40 – XF-45 | $195 · $270 · $290 | 3 |
| AU-58 | $800 · $1,100 · $8,750 | 3 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-29.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Seated Liberty Quarter (1838-1891)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.18 oz fine silver — about $12 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 6.22 g
- Diameter 24.3 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage —
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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