1853 Seated Liberty Quarter - Arrows and Rays
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$80,500 MS67 02-13-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter - Arrows and Rays, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Seated Liberty Quarters 1838-1891 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 15.2 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 32% of production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Arrows at date and rays on reverse indicate weight reduction. The rays were removed after one year. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $80 to $5.0K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.2 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5426.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
CU-25c-1853-01 Cud
CU-25c-1853-02 Cud
PC-25c-1853-01R Pre-Cud
PC-25c-1853-02R Pre-Cud
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