Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1857 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS Certified MS63
Product Description
Due to improvements in the silver and gold bullion supply and advances in minting technology, the production of both silver and gold coins increased dramatically in the 1830s. The completion of a new and much larger Philadelphia Mint building in 1833 further supported the mintage and circulation of coins. These conditions prompted Mint Director Robert Patterson to seek fresh designs and hire Christian Gobrecht to assist Chief Engraver William Kneass, who had recently suffered a debilitating stroke. Gobrecht ultimately created the Seated Liberty design employed on most silver coinage of the mid to late 19th century (1836-1891), including the half dime, dime, twenty-cent piece, quarter, half dollar, and dollar denominations.
The obverse features Lady Liberty seated upon a rock, holding a liberty pole and cap symbolic of freedom in her left arm, and a shield in her right to defend it. The reverse design of the half dime and dime features a wreath encircling the denomination. With room for more elaborate design elements, the larger denominations feature an American Bald Eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons. The Seated Liberty quarter offered here in Mint-State 63 (out of 70) condition has abundant original luster and bright white surfaces, making this an excellent example of this type from the Philadelphia Mint.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
— Seated Liberty Quarter (1838-1891)
— Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
— Weight: 6.2 grams
— Diameter: 24.3 mm
— Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
— Net Silver Weight: 0.18808 oz pure silver
— Obverse Design: Liberty, seated upon a rock, with liberty pole, cap, & shield
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / DATE
— Reverse Design: Eagle With Outstretched Wings & Shield, Bearing Olive Branches & Arrows In Talons
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR. DOL.
— Includes Matte Black Wood Box Lined In Velvet & Certificate Of Authenticity
Please Note: You will receive the exact item(s) shown in the photos.
A Note About Coin Grading & Certification:
This is a certified coin and its quality and authenticity are guaranteed. The condition of a coin is officially graded on a 70-point scale according to standards set forth by the American Numismatic Association. Grades under 60 represent circulated grades, while grades from 60 through 70 represent uncirculated, or “mint-state” grades. Very few, if any, older coins are known to exist in perfect MS70 grade. Analogous to GIA certification for diamonds, independent expert certification services examine coins, certify authenticity, assign consensus grades, and encapsulate them in a sonically sealed, hard plastic holder with grade and unique serial number displayed. The two leading firms, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), have become widely recognized for their objective grading practices and high industry standards. They continue to provide reliable consumer protection for rare coin collectors and investors and preserve the integrity of the rare coin industry. A third company, Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), also provides secondary verification of previously certified coins. A green oval sticker is applied to those specimens CAC believes meet their strict standards of quality for the certified grade. The coin offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more of these leading services so you can be confident in its authenticity and stated condition.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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