Seated Liberty Quarter type coin
Seated Liberty Quarter

1870 Seated Liberty Quarter (with-motto)

25¢·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·90% silver·Mintage: 86,400
Circ. from
$60
Gem uncirc.
$6,500
Melt floor
$5.70
0.1809 oz × $31.5/oz
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Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.

Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$60
VG-8Very Good
$85
F-12Fine
$125
VF-20Very Fine
$200
EF-40Extremely Fine
$375
MS-62Mint State
$900
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,600
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$6,500

Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.1809 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Historical Context

Historical context for the 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter (with-motto) is being researched.
Era notes and collector context coming soon.

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