We have a nice 1877-S Seated Quarter for sale. If you are not familiar with the Liberty Seated quarter, it features lady Liberty seated on one side and then the denomination on the other side. Just imagine how old this coin is — it is not only over 100 years old, it is 146 years old. There is nobody on earth that was even close to being born when this coin was minted — and here it is – still around. It is a great addition for anyone making a type set where they want a sample of every coin from a certain era. And of course, like all older quarters, it is 90% silver.
1877-S Seated Quarter 25c Liberty Quarter 90% Silver
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THE HISTORY OF THE LIBERTY SEATED QUARTER
The Liberty Seated Quarter was issued by the United States Mint from 1838 to 1891. It features the iconic design of Lady Liberty seated on a rock. She holds a shield in her right hand and a liberty pole with a cap in her left hand. The Liberty Seated design was created by Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time.
The Liberty Seated design made its debut in 1836 on the dime, and it was later extended to other denominations, including the quarter. The first Liberty Seated Quarters were struck in 1838.
The Liberty Seated Quarter underwent a few design modifications throughout its history. In the early years, the reverse side of the coin featured an eagle with outstretched wings. In 1866, the design was changed to feature a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest.
Mint marks indicate the location where a coin was minted. Liberty Seated Quarters were struck at several United States Mint facilities, including Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S), and Carson City (CC). The mint mark is usually found below the eagle on the reverse side of the coin.
Some Liberty Seated Quarters are considered rare and highly sought after by collectors. For example, the 1870-CC (Carson City) quarter is extremely rare, with only nine known examples. Other dates and mint marks may also command higher prices depending on their scarcity and condition.
The Liberty Seated design was used on the quarter until 1891 when it was replaced by the Barber Quarter design. The Barber Quarter featured a different depiction of Liberty and was designed by Charles E. Barber.