USA 25 cents Seated Liberty Quarter 1863
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# A64.2 |
| Mintage | 460 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.5 mm |
| diameter | 24.3 mm |
| weight | 6.22 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Coat of arms
Flags
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
QUAR.DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
With all gold and silver coins at a premium to paper money, sales of proof coins fell into a predictable pattern for the war years 1862-65. The sales total for 1863 quarter dollars was 460 pieces. Examples in the lower grades are easily found, though gems can be quite elusive. Cameo proofs are available at a premium, but Ultra Cameo pieces are extremely rare. A single die marriage is known for this modest mintage, Briggs 4-D.Read More
