QUARTER DOLLAR 1873-1874 With Arrows

Description

In 1873 the authorized weight of the Quarter Dollar was raised from 96 grains to 96.25 grains, the latter figure equaling 6.25 grams. To signify the new standard, arrows were added to the date of quarter dollars produced later in 1873 and all quarter dollars produced in 1874. The arrows were used only temporarily to call attention to the weight change. After 1874 the arrows were no longer used. Otherwise, the Liberty Seated design, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse, is the same as that used from 1866 through 1891. Examples of this type are readily available in grades from Good through Fine, although specimens are considerably scarcer than the related dimes of the same years. Very Fine pieces are scarce, Extremely Fine coins are quite scarce, AU pieces are rare, Uncirculated pieces are rarer yet, and superb Uncirculated pieces are very rare. Proofs are encountered now and then, in keeping with their original mintages.

Valuation

Among business strikes, there is one rarity, the 1873-CC, which is elusive in all grades.

COIN NAME
QUARTER DOLLAR 1873-1874 With Arrows: DESIGNED BY
Christian Gobrecht: ISSUE DATE
1873-1874: COMPOSITION
0.900 part silver, 0.100 part copper: DIAMETER
24.3 mm: WEIGHT
96.45 grains (6.25 grams): EDGE
Reeded: BUS MINT
2,302,822: PROOF MINT
1,240

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