Seated Liberty Quarter

This is a United States Seated Liberty Quarter, a classic silver coin typically minted between 1838 and 1891. The obverse depicts Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed with 'LIBERTY' in her right. Surrounding her are thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse, though not visible here, would typically feature a heraldic eagle. The physical composition is 90% silver and 10% copper. This specimen exhibits significant circulation wear, likely grading in the 'Good' to 'Very Good' range; the details of Liberty's gown and the stars are heavily worn, but the silhouette remains distinct. There is a dark patina across the surface, which is common for silver coins of this age that have been handled. No visible date is clearly discernable in the low-resolution image, but the design is a hallmark of mid-to-late 19th-century American numismatics. The craftsmanship reflects the era's steam-press minting techniques, and the overall condition suggests it spent substantial time in commerce before being pulled for a collection.

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