USA 25 cents Seated Liberty Quarter 1864
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# A64.2 |
| Mintage | 470 |
| 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
Proofs of this date have long been sought, due to the rarity of Mint State currency strikes. In this instance the proofs are more available. Only 470 pieces were sold, and all were coined from a single pair of dies. This issue is rare in gem condition (PF 65 or higher), though Cameo examples are more often seen than for earlier dates.Read More
