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Pricing Comments: Liberty Seated quarters are probably the most under valued seated coinage denomination. The full date and mintmark set is extremely difficult to complete due to length and individual date rarities. Weak strikes are also an ongoing issue for many dates including weak head and breast details and incomplete definition of reverse feathers. You will find competitive retail asking prices for nice original and problem free coins. Quarters with small issues will be discounted accordingly.

Rotated Reverses: Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the quarter appeared during photography and the descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

Top 25 Varieties Information: Just click on the Top 25 Variety # to access detailed information published by Greg Johnson, noted Seated quarter varieties expert.

There are 21 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on January 18, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856	MS62	PCGS 22083685		Choice	$900	Near-Gem Original, Ex. Springfield Collection.. Blue and rose patina mixes on the frosty surfaces of this popular Philadelphia issue, marked by bits of gold color in the protected areas. The strike is well impressed, with clear star points and near-complete eagle feathers. The in-hand eye appeal is strong, making for a perfect collector coin at an accessible price point. CAC notes 77 pieces in all grades. The CAC price guide value is $650. Ex. Gene Bruder, June 2006 and Ex. Springfield Collection, July 2022 via GFRC Online Auctions sale which it realized $900. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval.
	1856-S	EF45	PCGS 13440253	Briggs 2-C	Choice	$3150	Crusty Antique Gray, Early San Francisco Issue, Choice Original, Lasalle Collection. The Seated community is well aware of the historical significance of initial San Francisco mint issues as nearly all went into western fronter circulation. Choice survivors are a prize as is the case for this 1856-S survivor from the Lasalle Collection. Worthy of it GFRC-Choice quality rating, this lot presents silver-gray colored surfaces that are undoubtedly original. Further valuation arises from "dirt" with the protected areas. The date is very scarce is EF and rare in AU rendering this offering as being quite compelling. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1858	MS63	NGC 6607123003		Choice	$950	Unquestionably Original, Rose-Gray Patination, Premium Surfaces. This steely-frosted 1858 Seated quarter presents pleasing luster under a bright light with overall eye appeal being substantially better than my images. The lightly mottled rose-gray patina provides little contrast for the GFRC camera resulting in darker flat looking images. Believe me, this lot is a lot of fun under angled lighting and is a testament to the appearance of strict originality. The CAC census is 101 for this "common date" and with price guide at $850 that jumps to $1450 at the next grade. Please try to get beyond the images to give this piece a "shot". Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1858	VF Details	PCGS 45219607		Cleaned	$85	Cleaned Obverse, Natural Crusty Reverse. Accurately certified as the obverse has been cleaned with some recovery. Reverse is perfectly original. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with Cleaned-VF Details opinion.
	1858-S	VF35	PCGS 26549025			HOLD $2975	New January 13! Semi-Key Date, Low CAC Population, Perfectly Original, CAC Approved. Final GFRC Inventory Sale! - Well recognized as one of the Liberty Seated quarter semi-key dates, of many, this 1858-S offering also brings a very low CAC population. Only 22 are approved in all grades with six finer above this well preserved VF35 specimen. Though 121,00 were struck, only 2 survived in Mint State 62. I particular like this example due to its strict originality and bold strike. Coin gray patina is augmented by a lighter patch that extends to the reverse. The reverse toning is a bit thicker containing rose hues along with traces of peripheral gold. Head details are complete along with all star point being connected. This piece offers consideration detail and viewing pleasure at the certified grade. Destined for placement in an advanced collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1858-S	VF30	PCGS 32028190		Choice	$1950	Rare San Francisco Date, Choice Original, West Texas Collection. The 1858 San Francisco Seated quarter issue becomes extremely challenging in EF and above, and it's no slouch at this VF30 grade level either. The West Texas Collection is back with a boldly struck example that is undoubtedly original given the amount of "dirt" in the protected areas. This offering combines natural steely gray surfaces with background blues when viewed under a bright light. The obverse strike is nearly complete with center points on all stars other than #13 while the reverse is nicely uniform. Mintage is only 121,000 during the formative mining town period on the western frontier. Though not offered with a CAC green bean, this is certainly a pleasing example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1858-S	VF30	PCGS 13427067	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$2000	Difficult Early San Francisco Date, Rose-Gray Patina, LaSalle Collection.. The 1858-S Seated quarter issue becomes especially difficult in EF and better grade, and it's no slouch at this VF30 level either. The LaSalle Collection specimen is a choice survivor with natural rose-gray patination overlaying steely fields. The toning is deeper surrounding the stars and reverse legend. The Obverse strike is typical while the reverse is nicely uniform. Surfaces a minimally abraded and pleasing given the time in circulation within western mining town communities. A quality lot that is housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1859-O	AU53	NGC 6353241001	Briggs 1-B	Gem	$2700	Gem Original, Gold CAC Bean Opportunity. Gold CAC approved Seated coinage is very scarce with an appearance being noteworthy for the community. This 1859-O quarter is obviously undergraded as the presence of rub takes careful examination to locate on the highest points with a fair grade being somewhere between AU58 and MS61. Surfaces are unquestionably original with steely fields shrouded by shades of coin gray. The CAC census reports 23 approved in total with a price guide range from $2400 at the popular AU58 grade and moving up to $4900 in low grade Mint State. There is an expectation that this lot will enjoy vigorous bidding. Housed in new NGC large font holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #5449.
	1859-O	EF40	PCGS 31626283		Choice	HOLD $735	New January 13! Better New Orleans Date, Crusty Gray, Steely Fields, CAC Approval. Final GFRC Inventory Sale! - The 1859 date is a semi-key in the New Orleans quarter series, with a mintage of 260,000 pieces. The CAC census provides validation of this fact with only 21 pieces stickered and 2 CACG holdered. Even gray surfaces are the epitome of originality, with gun metal blues being readily apparent under a bright light . Dirt is located within the reverse olive leaves and shield as a testament to the strict originality. Strike is typical with some weakness in the stars. The overall circulated eye appeal in pleasing which some generate significant collector interest. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder with CAC approval.
	1859-S	F15	PCGS 34428066	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1650	Rare San Francisco Date, Smooth Surfaces, Choice Original. Ex. Tenafly Collection. The 1859-S is a well-known low mintage date in the quarter series that becomes non-existent at the Mint State level. This coin is exceptional for the grade with remarkably smooth surfaces for a F-15 example. Pleasing, medium gray patina covers both sides with light crust around the left stars. The CAC population report indicates 21 approved pieces in all grades with an incremental three CACG holdered. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. A collector of circulated quarters would be hard pressed to find a more attractive example in the F/VF band, as Briggs notes most pieces come with problems. PCGS #5450.
	1859-S	VF30	PCGS 41776397		Original	$1985	Key Date, Near-Choice Original, Olive-Gray Patina. The 1859 San Francisco issue is a tough date in the Seated quarter series, and especially so in higher circulated grades. Indeed, not a single Mint state example is known, as no one systematically collected this workhorse coinage on the Western frontier. This well-detailed piece is nicely detailed with complete star center and nearly-complete feather detail. An olive-gray patina is consistent on both sides with bright light inspection revealing a dull gray appearance. A review of the GFC Sales Archive will confirm how few 1859-S examples GFRC has offered in VF or better after a decade of being a top rated Liberty Seated coinage dealer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1859-S	F15	PCGS 81274489	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1125	New January 18! Rare San Francisco Date, Light Gray, Bold Devices at Grade. GFRC Cost Basis! - During 1859, the still relatively new San Francisco mint struck only 80,000 Seated quarters. That mintage entered western frontier commerce and remained there for years. Indeed, not even a single Mint State example is known, as no one systematically collected this coinage at the time of issue. Present day collectors struggle to locate the date due to low survival rates. GFRC is pleased to offer this newly purchased example with light gray shades including darker gray at the peripheries. PCGS was tough on this example as there is a substantial amount of device details for the certified grade. A solid example that will fill that long standing hole in a date and mintmark set without breaking the bank. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1860-O	EF45	NGC 6062438017	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$325	Early Die State, Choice Original, Natural Coin Gray, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1860-O issue is accessible in all grades through AU given its mintage of 388,000, though not "common". Briggs 1-A specimens will be found with early and later die states whereby the obverse was heavily polished resulting in weak or missing denticles from 4:00 to 8:00. This example was struck prior to the die maintenance event as the obverse denticles are nicely raised and bold. Natural coin gray patina coats both sides with an ebony toning streak on the obverse. The struck is well executed from the new Type II/II design hubs. Housed in new NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree holder.
	1861	MS63	PCGS 33164256	II/II	Choice	$1050	Crusty Golden-Gray, Undisturbed Steely Fields, Originality Poster Child. Fans of strict originality should carefully consider this naturally toned golden gray near-gem. This is quite a lot of enjoyment at the MS63 level given the full strike for the new II/II design hubs. Both sides feature natural coin gray with embedded gold that surfaces under a bright light along with steely luster and nice cartwheels. The GFRC images just don't this offering justice as the darker reverse toning, at the top border, is much lighter in hand. My image processing matrix will enhance darker shades. There is rim cudding on the upper right obverse too. The CAC guide lists $1050 as fair market value. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1861-S	VF35	NGC 4239784010	Briggs 2-B	Original	$3220	Key San Francisco Date, Residual Frosted Luster, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 1861 San Francisco Seated quarter offering which brings the distinction of being the key west coast mint date in the series. Mintage is documented at 96,000 units with few saved from California gold mining town commerce. Nearly the entire mintage was placed into circulation and remained there until well worn or lost. This survivor is noteworthy for its limited wear and residual frosted luster under a bright light. Device are bold and well defined for the issue. Light gray toning covers both sides with enhanced ebony on the central reverse. Examining the PCGS population report, this date thins out quickly at the VF35 to EF45 level with few finer. This LaSalle Collection release is an important opportunity for the advanced collector. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1862-S	MS62	PCGS 09516515	Briggs 2-A	Original	$4830	Better San Francisco Date, Original Frosty Luster, Creamy Tan-Rose Patina, Lakeland Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - In Mint State, 1862 San Francisco struck quarters are scarce and occasionally available. However, most of the known examples are seen less than fully choice. The 1862-S is more likely to appear in MS62 than any other grade, and the best examples top out at MS64. This Lakeland Collection example brings a second appearance on the GFRC price list as originally from the Sunset Point Collection, a complete set of Seated quarters sold during the 2016-2020 timeframe. Underlying steely frosted fields are overlaid with a creamy tannish-rose patination, the colors being accurately illustrated in my images. A fully struck example that is priced below CDN bid at $5500. A opportunity from the Lakeland Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1864	MS64	PCGS 46721489	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$3635	Important Civil War Philadelphia Issue, Near-Gem Original, Lakeland Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - A delightful frosted finish and lustrous surfaces are immediately noted on this 1864 Civil War issue. Both sides are toned with blushes of powder blue and antique gold with pearl gray iridescence. The strike is fully executed with even the most intricate design elements being deeply impressed. The Philadelphia Mint produced few quarters for commercial use during this year resulting in a mintage of 93,130. Silver coinage disappeared from circulation in the East and Midwest early in the Civil War, with a fair number of Mint State survivors being known. PCGS has certified 21 at the offered grade with a price guide value of $4,500. A Lakeland Collection duplicate that seeks a new home in an advanced Liberty Seated quarter collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1865-S	EF45	PCGS 45001828	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$2350	New December 1! Semi-Key San Francisco Date, Choice Overall, Lakeland Collection. Given its mintage of only 41,000 pieces, the 1865 San Francisco date is a semi-key date in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Any choice example in EF or better is considered rare as GFRC has only handled a single EF45 and AU58 up until this Lakeland Collection consigned example. Like other dates of the period, heavy circulation in western frontier mining towns took its toll on survivors. This example is well preserved with even gray surfaces and golden highlights at the stars and legend. Fields offer a steely appearance under a bright light. There is enough residual "dirt" that validates the originality. I must suspect that this lot would be a serious upgrade for serious fans of the series. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1865-S	VF35	NGC 3602342005	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1600	New December 1! Semi-Key San Francisco Date, Original Dirty Surfaces, Lakeland Collection. The Lakeland Collection released not one but two 1865-S Liberty Seated quarters for the price list. This VF35 example is a survivor from California mining towns with moderate wear and a substantial amount of "dirt", especially on the reverse motifs. Mintage is a low 41,000 pieces with the late die states exhibiting a ground down lower obverse die with the top of the 86 date digits being weak or even partial on lower grade specimens. This offering is toned a natural coin gray and is unquestionably original. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1867	EF40	PCGS 34642410	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1795	Scarce Grade, Choice Original, Deep Gray Patination, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1867 quarter sits amid a run of low-mintage Philadelphia dates, struck during a period when hard money was scarce and paper substitutes filled the void. Only 20,000 pieces were struck in this year, and, like the 1866 quarter, business strikes are more desirable than proofs. Fortunately, these are easily distinguished, with circulation pieces exhibiting weakness in the obverse shield ribbon. That is clearly the case here, with several letters of LIBERTY indistinct. This piece reveals deep coin gray patination on both sides with embedded golden hues seen under a bright light. Under the toning, steely fields are revealed. Regardless of time during post-Civil War commerce, this piece is essentially unabraded with a typical strike. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1875-CC	AU58	NGC 4352161001	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$4275	Underrated Date, Choice Original, Crusted Gray Patina, LaSalle Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The 1875-CC issue can be overlooked, standing beside the giants of the 1870-1873 Carson City run. This piece is scarce in its own right with a relatively low mintage of 140,000 pieces, and all Carson City issues have a special appeal within American numismatics. So noted for this new Lasalle Collection consignment. A thick coin gray patina nicely protects the obverse while a light reverse center provides access to the soft frosted luster. The Type II reverse is typically struck with residual mint frost evident within the protected areas. Housed in new large font NGC holder. PCGS #5499.
	1878-S	MS65+	NGC 6212540002		Gem	$14500	Condition Census Offering, Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original. A very special GFRC offering, this condition census 1878-S offering presents undisturbed steely-frosted luster and active cartwheels under a bright light. The coloration is as equally pleasing as the luster, though difficult to fully illustrate with my images. Light rose patination is uniformly layered across the obverse with a thin aquamarine arc at the periphery. The reverse toning colors are identical though less extensive. The strike is essentially complete with star 8 lacking a center point. Fields are pristine with only a minor and toned over contact pioint between the mintmark and denomination being seen with 10x. Let's move on to grade rarity as this is the key reason for placing a coin of this caliber in an advanced collection. Briggs opines that the date is scarcer than the 140,000 mintage would suggest due to melting for the new Morgan dollars. Circulated examples can be found but many have issues consistent with western frontier commerce. Checking the PCGS guide for the gem populaiton , there are two graded MS65, an MS65+, and two at MS66. The CAC gem approved population is 16 in all grades with two at MS65 and a single MS66. So where does this NGC MS65+ fit into this upper census? Based on my eyes, this example is full MS65 and unquestionably original. The offer price is a tad below CAC MS65 guide as the PCGS numbers are much too aggressive. The current plan is to offer this lot at the Manchester NH and Baltimore shows, and if not sold, it is heading to CAC for review with the associated price bump if it stickers. Now is your opportunity to front run that submission or another buyer. Housed in a new large font NGC holder.
	1888	EF45	PCGS 11358466	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$760	Low Mintage Issue, Crusty Patina, Choice Original, LaSalle Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - A rare and underrated date with low mintage of 10,000. Briggs considers the 1888 Philadelphia issue as an R5 rarity in all grades. This LaSalle Collection specimen is challenging circulated grade survivor with crusty coin gray patination on both sides. Regardless of the extended time in circulation, this surfaces are well preserved and practically unabraded. A no question choice original example that is ideal for a mid grade Liberty Seated quarter set. A CAC submission is definitely warranted. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.