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Pricing Comments: Liberty Seated quarters are probably the most under valued seated coinage denomination. The full date and mintmark set is extremely difficult to complete due to length and individual date rarities. Weak strikes are also an ongoing issue for many dates including weak head and breast details and incomplete definition of reverse feathers. You will find competitive retail asking prices for nice original and problem free coins. Quarters with small issues will be discounted accordingly.

Rotated Reverses: Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the quarter appeared during photography and the descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

Top 25 Varieties Information: Just click on the Top 25 Variety # to access detailed information published by Greg Johnson, noted Seated quarter varieties expert.

There are 27 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on October 1, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856-S	EF45	PCGS OGH 96365971		Choice	$6950	New September 14! OGH, Highly Lustrous, Good Strike.. This coin is arguably an AU coin based on excellent luster and good detail. The obverse is well struck with some small marks on the right obverse field towards the left side. Light roller marks can be seen across Miss Liberty's chest. The reverse is quite smooth with just a hint of weakness in the eagle's left facing leg. Housed in a PCGS Gen. 3.0 (1990-1993) OGH holder.
	1857-O	MS63	PCGS 21308588		Choice	$5250	New September 14! Excellent Luster and Decently Struck.. The luster is excellent on this flashy coin. The rims are attractively toned blue and copper on both sides. The obverse is well struck with the reverse displaying some weakness on the left facing leg, arrow nock, and the shield. There are some small marks and handling lines that makes the MS63 grade accurate. In a PCGS Gen. 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1858-S	EF45	PCGS 35479623		Choice	$3500	Tough Date in XF. A better date that is difficult to find in XF or higher grades. This is a medium grey example that is well struck with muted luster. Bluish toning envelopes the obverse stars and date and the reverse legend. There are two light scrapes in the center of Miss Liberty.
	1858-S	VF30	PCGS 32028190		Choice	$1950	Rare San Francisco Date, Choice Original, West Texas Collection. The 1858 San Francisco Seated quarter issue becomes extremely challenging in EF and above, and it's no slouch at this VF30 grade level either. The West Texas Collection is back with a boldly struck example that is undoubtedly original given the amount of "dirt" in the protected areas. This offering combines natural steely gray surfaces with background blues when viewed under a bright light. The obverse strike is nearly complete with center points on all stars other than #13 while the reverse is nicely uniform. Mintage is only 121,000 during the formative mining town period on the western frontier. Though not offered with a CAC green bean, this is certainly a pleasing example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1859-S	VF30	PCGS 25592796		Choice	$4200	New September 14! Pop 2 at CAC with just 4 Higher. Good Originality, Medium Grey Surfaces.. Just 80,000 1859-S quarters were minted. Only 23 coins endorsed by CAC in all grades. There are 2 VF30 CAC coins with just 4 higher. Some handling lines and marks seen on both sides of this medium grey coin. On the obverse, there is a small pinscratch to the left of the Phrygian cap towards the rim. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1859-S	VF25	PCGS 11776686		Choice	$4250	Just 23 CAC Endorsed Examples in All Grades. This coin is very difficult to price due to the recent sale of a gem PCGS-XF40 CAC for $18,000, more than triple the CPG retail price. Decently struck with the large S mintmark of this era. There are some scattered abrasions and light handling lines on the obverse. The reverse has smooth surfaces. There are only 23 CAC endorsed examples in all grades.
	1859-S	F15	PCGS 34428066	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1650	Rare San Francisco Date, Smooth Surfaces, Choice Original. Ex. Tenafly Collection. The 1859-S is a well-known low mintage date in the quarter series that becomes non-existent at the Mint State level. This coin is exceptional for the grade with remarkably smooth surfaces for a F-15 example. Pleasing, medium gray patina covers both sides with light crust around the left stars. The CAC population report indicates 21 approved pieces in all grades with an incremental three CACG holdered. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. A collector of circulated quarters would be hard pressed to find a more attractive example in the F/VF band, as Briggs notes most pieces come with problems. PCGS #5450.
	1859-S	F15	PCGS 81274489	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1125	Rare San Francisco Date, Light Gray, Bold Devices at Grade. GFRC Cost Basis! - During 1859, the still relatively new San Francisco mint struck only 80,000 Seated quarters. That mintage entered western frontier commerce and remained there for years. Indeed, not even a single Mint State example is known, as no one systematically collected this coinage at the time of issue. Present day collectors struggle to locate the date due to low survival rates. GFRC is pleased to offer this newly purchased example with light gray shades including darker gray at the peripheries. PCGS was tough on this example as there is a substantial amount of device details for the certified grade. A solid example that will fill that long standing hole in a date and mintmark set without breaking the bank. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1860-S	F12	PCGS 18254441		Choice	$5200	Better Date. Tough Coin in F12 CAC or Higher. From a sheer number of survivors, there are other S-mint Seated quarters that are tougher to find, but the majority of 1860-S qiarters that exist either have problems or are VG or lower. This original coin shows a full LIBERTY.There are some handling lines with a minimal number of marks. The reverse does have a characteristic strike weakness from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, but the center of the reverse grades at least F12.
	1861	AU58	PCGS 3658092		Gem	HOLD $1500	New October 1! Sensational Concentric Rainbow Toning!. There are few coins that we would consider unbelievable looking for the grade. This is one of them. Both sides with concentric rainbow colors brings out of this world eye appeal for this Civil War coin. Well struck and lustrous with the slightest of wear. Small marks are hidden beneath the vibrant toning. Please offer coins like this to us. The lines and haze on the obverse are from the holder and not on the coin. In a PCGS Gen. 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1861-S	VF35	NGC 4239784010	Briggs 2-B	Original	$2875	Key San Francisco Date, Residual Frosted Luster, LaSalle Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - 1861 San Francisco Seated quarter offering which brings the distinction of being the key west coast mint date in the series. Mintage is documented at 96,000 units with few saved from California gold mining town commerce. Nearly the entire mintage was placed into circulation and remained there until well worn or lost. This survivor is noteworthy for its limited wear and residual frosted luster under a bright light. Device are bold and well defined for the issue. Light gray toning covers both sides with enhanced ebony on the central reverse. Examining the PCGS population report, this date thins out quickly at the VF35 to EF45 level with few finer. This LaSalle Collection release is an important opportunity for the advanced collector. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1862	MS64	PCGS OGH 3103671		Choice	HOLD $1750	New September 14! OGH. Fully Struck with Excellent Luster.. Fully struck and just about a brilliant white coin with excellent luster. There are no handling lines seen, but there are some marks on both sides. In a PCGS Gen. 3.1 (1993-1998) OGH holder.
	1862-S	AU53	PCGS 10009383		Choice	HOLD $4500	New September 14! Well Struck. Difficult to find in AU CAC.. Just 67,000 minted of this in demand Civil War date. This is just one of three coins in AU with a CAC endorsement. This AU53 CAC coin with two in AU58 CAC and seven Uncirculated CAC coins. This coin is well struck on light grey surfaces. The obverse displays some small marks and vertical handling lines on the right obverse field. The reverse by itself is gem quality. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1862-S	MS62	PCGS 09516515	Briggs 2-A	Original	$4830	Better San Francisco Date, Original Frosty Luster, Creamy Tan-Rose Patina, Lakeland Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - In Mint State, 1862 San Francisco struck quarters are scarce and occasionally available. However, most of the known examples are seen less than fully choice. The 1862-S is more likely to appear in MS62 than any other grade, and the best examples top out at MS64. This Lakeland Collection example brings a second appearance on the GFRC price list as originally from the Sunset Point Collection, a complete set of Seated quarters sold during the 2016-2020 timeframe. Underlying steely frosted fields are overlaid with a creamy tannish-rose patination, the colors being accurately illustrated in my images. A fully struck example that is priced below CDN bid at $5500. A opportunity from the Lakeland Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1863	MS64+	PCGS 51663938		Gem	HOLD $5750	New October 2! Easily a Gem with Gorgeous Toning.. Ex. D. Low. This is my old set coin (DL) that I sold some time ago after keeping it for more than 10 years and has now been consigned to GFRC. This Civil War coin is fully struck on both sides. The obverse has a few more small marks to warrant the grade. The reverse is smooth and is easily an MS65 or better. At this grade level or lower, this is the best looking 1863 quarter I have ever seen.
	1864	MS62	PCGS 27741440		Choice	$3000	No Noticeable Marks. CAC has endorsed just this coin at this grade and 15 coins at MS64 or higher. A nicely struck Civil War era coin with no noticeable marks. Toning is mostly brownish with traces of purple on the reverse near QUAR. DOL. The luster on the reverse is excellent, but muted on the obverse which probably kept this coin from a higher grade. Some die clashing can be seen on the reverse.
	1864	AU58	NGC 684514013		Choice	$1395	New October 1! Scarce Civll War Date. From a mintage of 96,000, this well struck coin has a bluish tint on both sides. There is a small scratch on the left obverse field near star 5 and a thinner, but longer vertical scratch below star 9. The reverse has a cameo look with the eagle contrasting with the fields.
	1865	MS63	PCGS 48125496		Choice	$3300	New September 14! Absolutely Full Strike on Both Sides, Few Marks.. Only 58.800 minted of this final No Motto date. This Civil War coin could not be struck any better. Marks are at a minimum. The luster is slightly muted along with some very light handling lines seen on the obverse. The PCGS Pop report shows 10 at MS63 with 9 graded higher.
	1865-S	VF35	NGC 3602342005	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1600	Semi-Key San Francisco Date, Original Dirty Surfaces, Lakeland Collection. The Lakeland Collection released not one but two 1865-S Liberty Seated quarters for the price list. This VF35 example is a survivor from California mining towns with moderate wear and a substantial amount of "dirt", especially on the reverse motifs. Mintage is a low 41,000 pieces with the late die states exhibiting a ground down lower obverse die with the top of the 86 date digits being weak or even partial on lower grade specimens. This offering is toned a natural coin gray and is unquestionably original. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1866	MS62	PCGS 8838481		Choice	$5000	New September 14! Attractive Toning, Fully Struck Obverse, Scarce Date.. Just 16,800 minted of this first year With Motto design. After looking at many 1866 quarters over the last 30 years, this is among the very best struck ones seen by the writer (DL). The obverse is fully struck with the reverse showing the usual weakness to the left side of the shield but is bolder than usual for the date. The toning is attractive with the obverse displaying hues of blue, deep magenta, and yellowish orange. The reverse is light blue and magenta. There are few marks or handling lines. The reverse grades at least MS64. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1867	EF40	PCGS 34642410	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1795	Scarce Grade, Choice Original, Deep Gray Patination, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1867 quarter sits amid a run of low-mintage Philadelphia dates, struck during a period when hard money was scarce and paper substitutes filled the void. Only 20,000 pieces were struck in this year, and, like the 1866 quarter, business strikes are more desirable than proofs. Fortunately, these are easily distinguished, with circulation pieces exhibiting weakness in the obverse shield ribbon. That is clearly the case here, with several letters of LIBERTY indistinct. This piece reveals deep coin gray patination on both sides with embedded golden hues seen under a bright light. Under the toning, steely fields are revealed. Regardless of time during post-Civil War commerce, this piece is essentially unabraded with a typical strike. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1867-S	VF30	PCGS 16126775		Choice	$3700	New September 14! Strictly Original, Tough with CAC Endorsement.. Only 48,000 minted. Just 15 examples have been endorsed by CAC at any grade making it one of the most difficult Seated quarters to find with CAC. This coin is strictly original. With a loupe, there are some very thin scratches on the lower half of Miss Liberty. The reverse is gem quality.
	1870	MS62	PCGS 36380057		Choice	$2200	New September 14! Well Struck with Good Luster.. Blue and magenta toning enhance the eye appeal of this well struck mostly briliamt white example. Struck from a rusted die, tiny raised lumps can be seen throughout the center of Miss Liberty. Some marks and handling lines are seen on both sides. Pedigreed in a D. L. Hansen label.
	1870-CC	VG10	PCGS 13249017		Choice	HOLD $23000	New September 12! One of the Big Three Key Date CCs, Great Detail for a VG Coin.. The 1870-CC is one of the big three key date CC Seated Quarters, along with the 1871-CC and 1873-CC Arrows.. Just 8,340 coins were issued of which less than 100 still exist. The CAC Population Report shows 3 in VG10 with 10 higher. The full LIBERTY on the shield is visible on this light grey example which in the past would make the coin grade Fine-12. There are some old scratches seen on both sides. With a loupe, there is a difficult to see very thin straight scratch from Miss Liberty's head running diagonally to her left facing breast and from her left facing hand to the left side of the rock. Housed In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1871	AU50	PCGS 10727017		Choice	$675	Better Date. Mintage of 118,200. From the Vermont collection. The 1866-1872 Reconstruction Era Philadelphia quarters have relatively low mintages. This better dated coin is well struck with light blue and magenta toning when twirled under a light. There are scattered marks on both sides including some lines below Miss Liberty's neck. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005 - 2011) holder.
	1871-S	MS62	PCGS 47987547		Choice	$9500	Near Gem. PCGS Population of 5 with 10 higher graded. My (DL) former set coin. It was purchased from the DLRC Richmond Collection in 2005 in an NGC-62 holder and kept for 10 years until it was sold into a friend's collection of Seated quarters that ultimately was sold to purchase the legendary 1795 Sheldon-79 large cent. Since then, it has been crossed into a PCGS-62 holder and looks much better in this holder. The luster is superb on this well struck coin.The toning is a rust color that doesn't impact the luster.There are traces of light rub on the obverse which explains the grade as there are no marks of note. The reverse show no wear. This is one of the best dates in the Seated quarter series.
	1877-CC	AU58+	PCGS 82200958		Choice	$2100	New September 14! Pop of Just 2 in PCGS AU58+. Well Struck and the Ultimate Everyman Set Coin.. Ex. Hoosier AU58 Collection. For the ultimate Everyman's Registry Set. There are only two PCGS AU58+ examples graded. For Carson City collectors, this is one of three CC Seated quarters that exist in PCGS AU58+.The strike is decent on the obverse and well struck on the reverse. Just a touch of wear can be seen on Miss Liberty's knee. Light bluish magenta toning can be seen on the obverse. The reverse has light grey surfaces. Surfaces on both sides are quite smooth.
	1877-S S/Horizontal S	AU58	PCGS 2692643		Choice	$895	New October 1! Flashy with Golden Highlights. Frosty devices and semi-prooflike fields. Blushes of deep gold create great eye appeal. Popular S/S variety.
	1878	MS63	PCGS 58338354		Choice	HOLD $975	New October 1! Tough to Find Endorsed by CAC. Original with Subtle Toning and Clean Surfaces. Just 29 endorsed by CAC in all grades with this being the only MS63 with 8 higher. This is suprisingly difficult to find endorsed by CAC despite a sizable mintage. Tthe attractive subtle bluish and yellow green toning contains unusually few marks for an MS63. The obverse stars are mostly weakly struck.
	1878-CC	MS64	PCGS 12737757		Choice	HOLD $2800	New September 14! Highly Lustrous and Well Struck.. This better date of this Carson City issue is well struck and has excellent luster. There is some light copper toning towards the rims. During striking of the reverse, there is a curved mark that is not sharp and not continuous from the first S in STATES to the D in GOD. Other than that, there are few marks of note. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1878-S	MS64	PCGS 44910326		Choice	$9750	New September 14! Well Struck with Few Marks.. Mintage of 140,000. Diffiuclt date to find endorsed by CAC with only 22 at any grade. There are 3 at MS64 wth 5 higher at CAC. Well struck with few marks on either side. The obverse has subtle light blue and magenta toning. The reverse has olive green toning.
	1878-S	MS65+	NGC 6212540002		Gem	$14500	Condition Census Offering, Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original. A very special GFRC offering, this condition census 1878-S offering presents undisturbed steely-frosted luster and active cartwheels under a bright light. The coloration is as equally pleasing as the luster, though difficult to fully illustrate with my images. Light rose patination is uniformly layered across the obverse with a thin aquamarine arc at the periphery. The reverse toning colors are identical though less extensive. The strike is essentially complete with star 8 lacking a center point. Fields are pristine with only a minor and toned over contact pioint between the mintmark and denomination being seen with 10x. Let's move on to grade rarity as this is the key reason for placing a coin of this caliber in an advanced collection. Briggs opines that the date is scarcer than the 140,000 mintage would suggest due to melting for the new Morgan dollars. Circulated examples can be found but many have issues consistent with western frontier commerce. Checking the PCGS guide for the gem populaiton , there are two graded MS65, an MS65+, and two at MS66. The CAC gem approved population is 16 in all grades with two at MS65 and a single MS66. So where does this NGC MS65+ fit into this upper census? Based on my eyes, this example is full MS65 and unquestionably original. The offer price is a tad below CAC MS65 guide as the PCGS numbers are much too aggressive. The current plan is to offer this lot at the Manchester NH and Baltimore shows, and if not sold, it is heading to CAC for review with the associated price bump if it stickers. Now is your opportunity to front run that submission or another buyer. Housed in a new large font NGC holder.
	1879	MS64	PCGS 6693855		Choice	$2100	New September 14! Near Gem. Superb Luster on Original Surfaces.. Low mintage of 13,600. The superb swirling luster stands out on this well struck original coin with prooflike characteriestics. Some bluish and coppery rim toning enhances the beauty of this coin. Small obverse marks probably keep it below MS65, but it is close. The reverse grades at least MS66. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1880	MS63	PCGS OGH 8042431		Choice	$1200	New September 14! OGH. Well Struck Lower Mintage Date.. Low mintage of 13,600. Well struck displaying good luster for this original white example. Some very light handling lines can be seen on the right obverse field limiting the grade. On the reverse, there is a small grease stain traversing the eagle's right leg and right wing. In a PCGS Gen. 3.0 (1990-1993) OGH holder.
	1891	AU53	PCGS 11199954		Gem	HOLD $575	New September 28! Exceptional Toning for this Last Year of Type. Wondrous dual sided toning of this last year of type issue. Miss Liberty is magenta with the fields surrounding her a vibrant blue with some reddish orange toning towards the rims. A few obverse marks are seen beneath the toning. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.