Rare Seated Liberty coin sells for nearly $85,000 at auction
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM · 1 min read
Only 8,340 pieces of the Seated Liberty quarter were minted in 1870 at the Carson City Mint in Nevada and was the very first quarter struck there.