Liberty Seated Quarter

About This Series

The Liberty Seated quarter used Christian Gobrecht's design for over 50 years, with several modifications along the way. Arrows were added in 1853 for a weight reduction, the motto appeared in 1866, and arrows returned briefly in 1873-74. Collectors face a long date run across multiple mints, with genuinely tough issues at New Orleans and Carson City. The 1871-CC and 1873-CC No Arrows are the two hardest dates; both have low mintages and few survivors. Building a complete circulated set requires patience and a budget for the Carson City issues, which rarely appear in decent grades.