This coin is a 1876 Seated Liberty Quarter, a notable piece from the United States coinage series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it features the iconic Seated Liberty design, which depicts Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a liberty cap on a pole in the other. The quarter has a denomination of 25 cents and weighs 6.25 grams. With a diameter of 24.3 mm, it is composed of silver, making it not only a historical artifact but also a piece of precious metal. This particular example is a Proof coin, produced with a special minting process that results in a high-quality finish. The production of this coin was quite limited, with only 1,150 pieces minted, adding to its rarity and appeal among collectors. The mint mark 'P' signifies its origin from the Philadelphia Mint, a notable facility that has produced many important coins throughout U.S. history. Given its unique characteristics and limited mintage, this 1876 Seated Liberty Quarter stands as a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.25 |
| diameter | 24.3 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Silver |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 1150 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 6.25 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1876 |