1877-S Liberty Seated Quarter XF
Numismatic
1877-S Liberty Seated Quarter XF
In 1877, the San Francisco mint struck nearly nine million silver quarters featuring one of the most enduring motifs in American coinage. This quarter dollar, composed of 90 percent silver with a precious metal weight of 0.1788 troy ounces, showcases the detailed artistry of Christian Gobrecht. It survives today in an impressive Extra Fine condition, preserving the intricate details of a design that defined an era of United States currency. The obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole topped with a liberty cap in one hand while her other hand rests on a shield bearing the word LIBERTY. The reverse displays a powerful eagle perched on a branch, grasping three arrows in its talons, with a shield positioned over its chest. Beneath the eagle, the distinctive S mint mark identifies this piece as a product of the San Francisco mint, making it a fascinating artifact of nineteenth-century Western minting.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1877 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Extra 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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