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
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Year1853
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