7-23-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no "O" mintmark, the 1853 Liberty Seated quarter is one of the more common dates of the series, with average values of $25.00-$55.00 for most coins.
Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
The value of a 1853 seated liberty quarter varies depending on its condition and rarity. However, as of 2021, a rough estimate would be between $20 to $100 for a circulated coin in average condition. Coins in better condition or with specific varieties may be worth more. For an accurate appraisal, it is recommended to consult a professional coin dealer or numismatist.
Post new question, two different Seated Liberty dimes exist dated 1853, one with arrows at the date an one without and the values are very different.
7-24-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no "O" mintmark, the 1853 Liberty Seated quarter is one of the more common dates of the series, with average values of $25.00-$55.00 for most coins. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
This would be a Liberty Seated half dollar. The mintmark, if it has one, would be locted on the back below the eagle.
The retail values for a 1853 Seated Liberty Dollar are: Uncirculated coins start at $2,840.00+./ AU coins are $1,180.00-$2,000.00/ F-12 to EF-40 are $450.00-$780.00 and G-4 to VG-8 are $290.00-$350.00
It's worth one dollar.
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Post new question, two different Seated Liberty dimes exist dated 1853, one with arrows at the date an one without and the values are very different.
7-24-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no "O" mintmark, the 1853 Liberty Seated quarter is one of the more common dates of the series, with average values of $25.00-$55.00 for most coins. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
This would be a Liberty Seated half dollar. The mintmark, if it has one, would be locted on the back below the eagle.
The 1853-D Quarter Eagle is the most common date from the Dahlonega Mint and is very desirable as a type coin by collectors.
The retail values for a 1853 Seated Liberty Dollar are: Uncirculated coins start at $2,840.00+./ AU coins are $1,180.00-$2,000.00/ F-12 to EF-40 are $450.00-$780.00 and G-4 to VG-8 are $290.00-$350.00
It's worth one dollar.
The "lady" is Miss Liberty, and these coins are called Seated Liberty dimes. But it can't have a CC mint mark because the Carson City Mint first opened in 1870. Please check again and post a new question.
Bust type half dimes from 179 to 1837 contained 1.205 gm of silver. Seated Liberty half dimes from 1837 to 1852 contained just a tiny bit more at 1.206 gm. From 1853 to 1859 the silver content was reduced to 1.116 gm. Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 contain no silver.
Retail values for G-4 to VF-20 are $13.00-$25.00/EF-40 $47.00/ AU-50 to AU-58 $132.00-$210.00/ Mint state starts at $252.00
The 1853 Liberty Seated Dime with arrows at date is the highest mintage (12,078,010) of the entire series of coins. If the coin is a Mint State example most fall into the grades of MS-60 to MS-63 with retail values of: MS-60 $250.00/ MS-61 $390.00/ MS-62 $480.00/ MS-63 $600.00