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¼ Dollar "Seated Liberty Quarter" (with motto, increased weight) , United States

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Seated Liberty looking right above her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, 13 stars around
Latin
1881
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner with motto above
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST QUAR. DOL.
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