coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 25c \ Liberty Seated Quarters \ 1887 \ Philadelphia
Liberty Seated Quarters were minted in the United States from 1838 to 1891, with the 1887 issue being produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The 25-cent denomination features a depiction of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a cap in the other. The 1887 Liberty Seated Quarter is notable for its collectible value, especially in higher grades, and its significance in American numismatic history, reflecting both artistic design and the economic conditions of the era. Collectors often seek coins from specific mintage years, making this quarter a valued piece in the context of U.S. coinage.