1873 Proof Seated Liberty Quarter - No Arrows

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1873

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Seated Liberty Quarters 1838-1891

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Mintage

600

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.2g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$1,686 - $1,686

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

$12,650 PR68 04-27-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Seated Liberty Quarter - No Arrows is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Seated Liberty Quarters 1838-1891 series. With a mintage of 600, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 8 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% 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. The 1873-CC "No Arrows" is a great rarity. Arrows returned to indicate a weight increase. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $1.7K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.2 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5572.