USA 25 cents Seated Liberty Quarter 1851
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 64 |
| Mintage | 160,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| diameter | 24.3 mm |
| weight | 6.68 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
QUAR.DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
This issue was heavily affected by the rising price of silver as measured in gold, and many were shipped outside the USA to be melted for their bullion value. Circulated examples are fairly scarce, while Mint State are rare but seen in greater proportion to worn coins than one might expect.Read More
