1875 Liberty Seated Quarter (Proof)

Attractive toning on obverse.

Christian Gobrecht’s Seated Liberty design represents the backbone of nineteenth-century American silver, spanning over half a century of national expansion. By 1875, the Philadelphia Mint was producing highly polished proof coins specifically for the era's small but dedicated numismatic community.

This 1875 proof quarter, graded PR65 by PCGS and verified by CAC, represents a true Gem. While business strikes of this era bore the brunt of daily commerce, these carefully prepared proofs were preserved in drawers and albums. This specimen features attractive toning across its obverse, highlighting Gobrecht's elegant engraving.

At the Gem level, a Seated Liberty proof offers a clarity of detail that business strikes rarely match. With the CAC seal of approval, this piece stands as a well-preserved survivor of Reconstruction-era federal coinage, ready for a sophisticated type set or specialized cabinet.