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Step back into the heart of 19th-century America with the 1838–1891 Seated Liberty Silver Quarter Dollar (Circulated, Random Year) — an enduring symbol of a young nation’s growth and resilience. Struck by the U.S. Mint in .900 fine silver with a total weight of 6.25 g (0.1808 troy oz ASW), these historic quarters show the gentle wear of circulation, each bearing its own story from decades when coins were the backbone of everyday commerce.
The Seated Liberty quarter was created by Christian Gobrecht, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and introduced in 1838. Its elegant design of Liberty seated on a rock with shield and Liberty pole reflected the confidence and aspirations of a country expanding westward, weathering the Civil War, and entering the industrial age. Produced for over 50 years, this series went through notable changes — including arrows by the date (1853–1855, 1873–1874) to indicate weight adjustments, and the addition of “IN GOD WE TRUST” on the reverse beginning in 1866. Each subtype preserves a unique chapter of America’s economic and cultural transformation
