1875 Seated Liberty Quarter Silver Coin
Coin (Numismatic/Bullion) · Not Applicable (Silver Alloy)
Purity: Not Applicable (90% Silver, 10% Copper)
Type
Coin (Numismatic/Bullion)
Purity
Not Applicable (90% Silver, 10% Copper)
Gold Type
Not Applicable (Silver Alloy)
Weight
6.25 grams (Standard US 25c silver coin weight)
Description
An 1875 Seated Liberty Quarter featuring the iconic depiction of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff with a Phrygian cap on the obverse, and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. The coin exhibits dark, beautiful original toning and circulation wear, making it a classic piece of 19th-century American numismatics.
Key Features
Seated Liberty design, visible 1875 date, historic 90 percent silver composition
Color & Finish
Toned silver with dark natural patina and grey highlights
Hallmarks & Stamps
Mint mark location on reverse (if present), date 1875 on obverse
Dimensions Estimate
24.3 mm diameter, standard US quarter size for the era
Gemstones & Inlays
None
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge
Chain & Links
Not Applicable
Craftsmanship Details
Struck by mechanical coin press at the United States Mint with classic Victorian-era coin detailing
Authentication Indicators
Correct diameter, weight, reeded edge, and design proportions consistent with authentic 1875 US mint production
Origin & Maker
United States Mint
Era & Period
Victorian / Seated Liberty Series (1838-1891)
Age Estimate
1875
Cultural Significance
Reflects the post-Civil War American monetary system and westward expansion era coinage
Condition Notes
Circulated condition with visible wear on high points, pleasing dark toning, graded roughly as Very Good to Fine
Value Estimate
Numismatic value ranging from $25 to $100+ depending on exact grade, mint mark, and collector demand
Care & Maintenance
Store in a certified numismatic flip or capsule; never clean or polish vintage silver coins to preserve numismatic value
Similar Items
1873-1878 Seated Liberty Half Dimes, Dimes, and Half Dollars
Interesting Facts
The Seated Liberty design was sculpted by Christian Gobrecht and was utilized across multiple US coin denominations for over half a century