¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (without motto, with rays and date arrows) , United States

1853

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Seated Liberty looking right above her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, 13 stars around

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

1853

Engravers:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse

Description:

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, rays extending outward

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUAR. DOL.

Engravers:

Christian Gobrecht

Specifications

Weight6.22g
Diameter24.3mm
Thickness1.75mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value¼ Dollar

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