The Seated Liberty Quarter is a type of United States coin produced from 1838 to 1891, featuring a depiction of Liberty seated on a rock. The 1847 Seated Liberty Quarter minted in New Orleans is particularly significant among collectors due to its historical context and unique characteristics associated with the New Orleans Mint. Collectors often seek this specific date and mintmark for its rarity, condition, and variations in design or minting errors that may enhance its value. This quarter typically contains 90% silver and 10% copper, a standard composition for U.S. silver coins of that era.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1847-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Quarters 25¢ (Twenty Five Cents, Quarter) Seated Liberty Quarters 1847 New Orleans