USA 25 cents Seated Liberty Quarter 1889
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# A98 |
| Mintage | 12,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.3 mm |
| weight | 6.25 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 is similar to others of the 1880s in that it was coined as a convenience to collectors and to discourage speculation in the proofs. As it is, many pieces were preserved in Mint State, while few worn examples are found. The rarity of both categories is roughly similar which is, of course, not the norm for coins that went into widespread circulation. A single pair of dies produced this limited mintage. Most seen are well struck overall, with some deficiencies in the stars. Semi-prooflike fields are not unusual, but these lack the depth of reflectivity to actually be certified as PL.Read More
