1877-S Liberty Seated Quarter VF
Numismatic
1877-S Liberty Seated Quarter VF
The 1877 silver quarter, struck at the San Francisco Mint, represents a classic era of United States coinage. Crafted from 90 percent silver with a metal content of 0.1788 troy ounces, this piece is preserved in Very Fine condition, allowing its intricate details to remain remarkably clear. The obverse features Lady Liberty seated upon a rock, holding a pole topped with a liberty cap in one hand while resting her other hand on a shield. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this iconic imagery defined American silver coinage for decades. On the reverse, an eagle is depicted with a shield across its chest, clutching three arrows and an olive branch in its talons. With a historical mintage of 8,996,000, this specific issue from the San Francisco Mint (indicated by the S mint mark) offers a fascinating glimpse into the late nineteenth century. The legend on the reverse marks its denomination as a quarter dollar, standing as a beautiful survivor of America's Gilded Age coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1877 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 25 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1788 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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