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1878-S 25c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $292.00
G4 $455.00
G6 $488.00
VG8 $585.00
VG10 $682.00
F12 $780.00
F15 $960.00
VF20 $1,250.00
VF25 $1,310.00
VF30 $1,440.00
VF35 $1,620.00
XF40 $2,000.00
XF45 $2,500.00
AU50 $3,120.00
AU53 $3,750.00
AU55 $4,380.00
AU58 $5,000.00
MS60 $5,250.00
MS61 $5,620.00
MS62 $5,940.00
MS63 $6,880.00
MS64 $8,750.00
MS65 $12,600.00
MS66 $16,800.00
AG3 CAC $351.00
G4 CAC $546.00
G6 CAC $585.00
VG8 CAC $702.00
VG10 CAC $819.00
F12 CAC $936.00
F15 CAC $1,150.00
VF20 CAC $1,500.00
VF25 CAC $1,580.00
VF30 CAC $1,720.00
VF35 CAC $1,950.00
XF40 CAC $2,400.00
XF45 CAC $3,000.00
AU50 CAC $3,750.00
AU53 CAC $4,500.00
AU55 CAC $5,250.00
AU58 CAC $6,000.00
MS60 CAC $6,300.00
MS61 CAC $6,750.00
MS62 CAC $7,120.00
MS63 CAC $8,250.00
MS64 CAC $10,500.00
MS65 CAC $15,100.00
MS66 CAC $20,200.00

Apr Data

73 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1878-S 25C AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 1,725 07/15/2012
    1878-S 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/23). NGC Census: (1/23). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 35 HA 1,380 07/15/2012
    1878-S 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/23). PCGS Population (7/23). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N 35 HA 999 12/02/2012
    1878-S 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (1/37). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N 10 HA 382 01/14/2013
    1878-S 25C MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 18,800 03/24/2013
    1878-S 25C XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 940 03/24/2013
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 911 05/09/2013
    1878-S 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 11,750 08/10/2013
    1878-S 25C MS65 NGC. 65 HA 12,338 02/05/2014
    1878-S 25C MS61 NGC. 61 HA 2,585 03/02/2014
    1878-S 25C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS Genuine. 0 HA 940 03/20/2014
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs-1-A. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. 45 Stacks Bowers 1,410 03/28/2014
    1878-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 64 HA 9,400 07/13/2014
    1878-S 25C MS63 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 63 HA 7,050 07/13/2014
    1878-S 25C MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 3,819 10/13/2014
    1878-S 25C MS66 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 66 HA 19,975 10/27/2014
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. Fine Details--Tooled (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 329 11/04/2014
    1878-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 65 HA 14,100 01/12/2015
    1878-S 25C AU50 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 50 HA 1,528 06/07/2015
    1878-S 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/38). NGC Census: (1/27). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 30 HA 822 07/12/2015
    1878-S 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/27). NGC Census: (0/27). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 40 HA 882 08/16/2015
    1878-S 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/42). NGC Census: (0/28). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 25 HA 764 08/16/2015
    1878-S 25C AU55 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 55 HA 1,586 12/06/2015
    1878-S 25C MS66 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 66 HA 12,925 01/11/2016
    1878-S 25C MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 5,170 06/12/2016
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. VF Details--Damage (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 306 11/09/2016
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. VG-8 (PCGS). 8 Stacks Bowers 470 04/03/2017
    1878-S 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 65 HA 8,225 07/09/2017
    1878-S 25C AU58 NGC. 58 HA 1,528 08/02/2017
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A. Fine-15 (PCGS). 15 Stacks Bowers 690 11/14/2017
    1878-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 64 HA 4,920 12/07/2017
    1878-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/56). NGC Census: (1/29). Mintage 140,000. From The E.B. Strickland Coll 15 HA 780 02/26/2018
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. MS-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 7,800 03/23/2018
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. AG-3 (PCGS). 3 Stacks Bowers 204 08/21/2018
    1878-S 25C MS61 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 61 HA 2,040 09/07/2018
    1878-S 25C AU55 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 55 HA 3,120 09/07/2018
    1878-S 25C MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,880 01/09/2019
    1878-S 25C XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 1,980 03/15/2019
    1878-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. 65 HA 9,000 06/06/2019
    1878-S 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 65 HA 7,500 08/14/2019
    1878-S 25C XF45 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 45 HA 1,260 09/06/2019
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 13,200 11/15/2019
    1878-S 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. Briggs 1-A. 45 HA 2,400 12/06/2019
    1878-S 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/23). PCGS Population: (4/25). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 140,000 55 HA 1,380 04/26/2020
    1878-S Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 780 08/24/2021
    1878-S 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/34 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/31 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF 45 HA 2,640 01/16/2022
    1878-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. Briggs 1-A. Bits of steel blue patina emerge from maroon-shaded surfaces, and the eye appeal is who 15 HA 780 02/06/2022
    1878-S 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/35). PCGS Population: (9/41). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 140,000 40 HA 1,380 01/10/2023
    1878-S 25C MS65 NGC. 65 HA 8,100 05/04/2023
    1878-S 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs 1-A. 62 HA 3,360 05/08/2024
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 5510
      Coin Date: 1878-S
      Denomination (Short): 25c
      Denomination (Long): 25 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 140,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Seated Liberty quarter
      Coinage Years: 1866-1891
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 24.3
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 6.25
      Weight (Ounces): 0.2205
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
      Reverse Description: The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
      PCGS #: 5510
      NGC ID: 23VA
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