Seated Liberty Quarter Values
How Much Seated Liberty Quarters are Worth: Seated Liberty Quarter Values & Coin Price Chart
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $88 | $143 | $295 | $625 | $1,195.00 | $2,158.00 | $5,420.00 | $10,460.00 | $34,850.00 | $72,750.00 |
| 1839 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $88 | $143 | $295 | $625 | $1,195.00 | $2,158.00 | $5,170.00 | $12,210.00 | $43,600.00 | $77,750.00 |
| 1840 | O | No Drapery | -- | $97 | $159 | $295 | $625 | $1,195.00 | $2,158.00 | $5,420.00 | $17,560.00 | $42,350.00 | $60,500.00 |
| 1840 | (None) Phil | Drapery | -- | $48 | $95 | $184 | $414 | $650 | $1,950.00 | $5,920.00 | $16,750.00 | $22,700.00 | $32,125.00 |
| 1840 | O | Drapery | -- | $100 | $157 | $282 | $613 | $885 | $2,240.00 | $5,780.00 | $11,295.00 | $28,925.00 | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $142 | $205 | $310 | $509 | $808 | $1,453.00 | $2,048.00 | $3,805.00 | $10,050.00 | $26,825.00 |
| 1841 | O | -- | -- | $81 | $138 | $289 | $411 | $517 | $1,168.00 | $1,928.00 | $3,665.00 | $9,825.00 | $23,800.00 |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $125 | $181 | $298 | $570 | $935 | $1,993.00 | $5,063.00 | $7,815.00 | $15,500.00 | -- |
| 1842 | O | Large Date | -- | $99 | $152 | $257 | $458 | $728 | $2,130.00 | $4,495.00 | $6,725.00 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $61 | $96 | $244 | $364 | $803 | $2,160.00 | $4,085.00 | $5,840.00 | $12,500.00 |
| 1843 | O | -- | -- | $121 | $232 | $379 | $1,065.00 | $1,715.00 | $3,335.00 | $7,250.00 | $11,460.00 | $20,750.00 | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $66 | $97 | $150 | $270 | $472 | $1,320.00 | $2,475.00 | $4,025.00 | $13,865.00 | -- |
| 1844 | O | -- | -- | $93 | $122 | $175 | $403 | $538 | $1,770.00 | $2,460.00 | $7,275.00 | $14,850.00 | $16,500.00 |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $55 | $76 | $110 | $197 | $340 | $863 | $1,430.00 | $2,365.00 | $6,150.00 | $12,250.00 |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $96 | $137 | $193 | $362 | $525 | $1,090.00 | $2,130.00 | $4,400.00 | $13,700.00 | $22,000.00 |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $175 | $327 | $828 | $2,395.00 | $3,350.00 | $6,200.00 | $9,680.00 |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $219 | $313 | $585 | $988 | $1,715.00 | $8,300.00 | $15,350.00 | $40,000.00 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $101 | $147 | $216 | $540 | $784 | $1,600.00 | $4,950.00 | $6,375.00 | $12,450.00 | $13,750.00 |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $63 | $79 | $112 | $239 | $379 | $1,065.00 | $1,910.00 | $5,328.00 | $12,930.00 | -- |
| 1849 | O | -- | -- | $2,600.00 | $3,458.00 | $4,285.00 | $7,630.00 | $9,620.00 | $21,375.00 | $31,800.00 | $46,200.00 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $85 | $163 | $242 | $459 | $758 | $2,075.00 | $3,180.00 | $4,120.00 | $13,275.00 | $16,875.00 |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $158 | $202 | $255 | $728 | $899 | $2,380.00 | $5,450.00 | $27,995.00 | $18,550.00 | $27,825.00 |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $249 | $368 | $552 | $863 | $1,112.00 | $1,838.00 | $3,040.00 | $4,975.00 | $12,150.00 | $19,625.00 |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $753 | $949 | $1,355.00 | $3,070.00 | $4,010.00 | $11,200.00 | $38,850.00 | $70,250.00 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $212 | $332 | $440 | $730 | $949 | $1,533.00 | $2,275.00 | $4,425.00 | $6,140.00 | $19,375.00 |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $664 | $988 | $1,485.00 | $3,150.00 | $6,775.00 | $12,725.00 | $35,700.00 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | No Arrows | -- | $2,075.00 | $2,835.00 | $3,763.00 | $4,745.00 | $5,423.00 | $7,525.00 | $8,300.00 | $9,488.00 | $12,670.00 | $20,200.00 |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $54 | $63 | $160 | $225 | $450 | $1,245.00 | $2,408.00 | $4,025.00 | $9,463.00 | $24,240.00 |
| 1853/4 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $130 | $206 | $331 | $661 | $940 | $2,460.00 | $5,280.00 | $9,150.00 | $47,325.00 | -- |
| 1853 | O | -- | -- | $116 | $153 | $198 | $415 | $1,115.00 | $4,425.00 | $9,900.00 | $21,300.00 | $29,750.00 | $50,375.00 |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $47 | $56 | $67 | $150 | $285 | $733 | $1,217.00 | $2,095.00 | $5,475.00 | $18,675.00 |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | $59 | $73 | $94 | $171 | $338 | $1,190.00 | $2,070.00 | $3,650.00 | $20,200.00 | $30,850.00 |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $47 | $56 | $67 | $152 | $285 | $733 | $1,217.00 | $2,095.00 | $5,200.00 | $18,675.00 |
| 1855 | O | -- | -- | $271 | $436 | $774 | $1,990.00 | $3,950.00 | $8,150.00 | $17,700.00 | $26,550.00 | $33,000.00 | $37,400.00 |
| 1855 | S | -- | -- | $324 | $443 | $690 | $1,220.00 | $1,770.00 | $3,900.00 | $9,875.00 | $22,125.00 | $36,250.00 | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $130 | $267 | $507 | $778 | $1,278.00 | $2,475.00 | $4,055.00 |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $68 | $104 | $166 | $317 | $637 | $1,480.00 | $2,780.00 | $5,975.00 | $13,865.00 | $21,300.00 |
| 1856 | S | -- | -- | $605 | $780 | $1,038.00 | $2,130.00 | $3,900.00 | $10,375.00 | $18,250.00 | $27,100.00 | $50,000.00 | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $160 | $267 | $507 | $778 | $1,278.00 | $2,228.00 | $6,579.00 |
| 1857 | O | -- | -- | $76 | $119 | $177 | $312 | $548 | $1,453.00 | $4,385.00 | $9,150.00 | $18,000.00 | -- |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $495 | $650 | $795 | $1,425.00 | $2,435.00 | $5,340.00 | $10,625.00 | $14,525.00 | $24,750.00 | $49,500.00 |
| 1858 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $137 | $267 | $507 | $778 | $1,278.00 | $2,228.00 | $4,550.00 |
| 1858 | O | -- | -- | $80 | $111 | $155 | $312 | $613 | $4,425.00 | $10,650.00 | $15,350.00 | $27,250.00 | -- |
| 1858 | S | -- | -- | $437 | $650 | $1,093.00 | $2,885.00 | $4,840.00 | $23,650.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $137 | $267 | $534 | $1,060.00 | $1,653.00 | $3,775.00 | $10,375.00 |
| 1859 | O | -- | -- | $99 | $135 | $197 | $363 | $1,245.00 | $2,960.00 | $8,300.00 | $12,450.00 | $26,750.00 | $47,500.00 |
| 1859 | S | -- | -- | $702 | $1,029.00 | $1,305.00 | $4,840.00 | $10,870.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $48 | $59 | $74 | $154 | $287 | $623 | $1,218.00 | $2,345.00 | $5,450.00 | $11,900.00 |
| 1860 | O | -- | -- | $75 | $101 | $135 | $278 | $469 | $1,283.00 | $2,130.00 | $3,845.00 | $15,350.00 | $29,750.00 |
| 1860 | S | -- | -- | $1,965.00 | $4,195.00 | $5,850.00 | $8,475.00 | $16,125.00 | $44,250.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $45 | $59 | $74 | $137 | $267 | $562 | $860 | $1,306.00 | $2,448.00 | $5,240.00 |
| 1861 | O | -- | -- | $938 | $1,275.00 | $2,600.00 | $5,063.00 | $9,400.00 | $22,000.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $53 | $65 | $85 | $166 | $299 | $591 | $957 | $1,331.00 | $3,023.00 | $4,265.00 |
| 1862 | S | -- | -- | $338 | $518 | $700 | $1,605.00 | $2,725.00 | $4,800.00 | $9,825.00 | $41,500.00 | -- | -- |
| 1863 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $77 | $128 | $203 | $545 | $703 | $1,220.00 | $1,945.00 | $3,695.00 | $6,650.00 | $11,450.00 |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $312 | $377 | $497 | $755 | $946 | $1,895.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,858.00 | $7,025.00 | $26,995.00 |
| 1864 | S | -- | -- | $1,300.00 | $1,660.00 | $2,213.00 | $6,338.00 | $8,050.00 | $16,600.00 | $23,375.00 | $26,825.00 | $45,900.00 | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $205 | $297 | $496 | $622 | $899 | $1,700.00 | $2,695.00 | $5,200.00 | $13,000.00 | $23,995.00 |
| 1865 | S | -- | -- | $440 | $623 | $896 | $1,675.00 | $2,700.00 | $6,613.00 | $11,200.00 | $15,625.00 | $28,500.00 | $72,750.00 |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,143.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,633.00 | $2,090.00 | $2,450.00 | $3,323.00 | $3,877.00 | $4,180.00 | $10,650.00 | $19,375.00 |
| 1866 | S | -- | -- | $963 | $1,383.00 | $1,640.00 | $2,600.00 | $3,375.00 | $6,500.00 | $16,125.00 | $24,625.00 | $41,500.00 | $108,750.00 |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $730 | $990 | $1,338.00 | $1,693.00 | $2,033.00 | $3,180.00 | $5,350.00 | $9,070.00 | $15,900.00 | $28,350.00 |
| 1867 | S | -- | -- | $990 | $1,325.00 | $1,688.00 | $3,320.00 | $8,850.00 | $12,200.00 | $15,600.00 | $20,200.00 | $45,000.00 | $77,500.00 |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $377 | $468 | $545 | $794 | $1,093.00 | $1,950.00 | $3,900.00 | $5,575.00 | $10,100.00 | $27,995.00 |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $233 | $463 | $780 | $1,010.00 | $1,950.00 | $5,450.00 | $8,600.00 | $9,665.00 | $10,870.00 | $38,995.00 |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $753 | $935 | $1,062.00 | $1,561.00 | $1,993.00 | $2,740.00 | $5,450.00 | $8,525.00 | $15,650.00 | $46,250.00 |
| 1869 | S | -- | -- | $338 | $559 | $755 | $1,250.00 | $2,130.00 | $5,560.00 | $8,575.00 | $11,200.00 | $23,800.00 | $36,250.00 |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $176 | $246 | $327 | $534 | $838 | $1,643.00 | $3,250.00 | $5,338.00 | $8,325.00 | $10,430.00 |
| 1870 | CC | -- | -- | $16,600.00 | $23,650.00 | $28,350.00 | $73,250.00 | $151,900.00 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $101 | $140 | $207 | $363 | $473 | $830 | $1,715.00 | $4,150.00 | $5,725.00 | $7,175.00 |
| 1871 | CC | -- | -- | $17,150.00 | $22,400.00 | $35,675.00 | $61,100.00 | $82,100.00 | $150,750.00 | $229,500.00 | $354,000.00 | $507,500.00 | -- |
| 1871 | S | -- | -- | $1,590.00 | $2,350.00 | $3,263.00 | $4,480.00 | $5,545.00 | $8,630.00 | $11,825.00 | $15,075.00 | $22,125.00 | $37,750.00 |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $124 | $212 | $262 | $454 | $623 | $1,535.00 | $2,600.00 | $3,415.00 | $7,175.00 | $15,225.00 |
| 1872 | CC | -- | -- | $2,863.00 | $5,575.00 | $12,200.00 | $18,675.00 | $23,650.00 | $74,400.00 | $165,000.00 | $190,000.00 | $250,000.00 | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | $2,975.00 | $3,445.00 | $4,855.00 | $8,800.00 | $11,950.00 | $19,500.00 | $28,625.00 | $41,495.00 | $48,000.00 | $70,000.00 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Open 3 | -- | $155 | $220 | $299 | $440 | $573 | $1,425.00 | $2,643.00 | $3,293.00 | $6,125.00 | $8,600.00 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $57 | $84 | $142 | $263 | $515 | $930 | $1,560.00 | $2,075.00 | $3,555.00 | $9,625.00 |
| 1873 | S | -- | -- | $148 | $226 | $307 | $606 | $854 | $3,165.00 | $7,075.00 | $14,100.00 | $20,050.00 | -- |
| 1874 | S | -- | -- | $57 | $84 | $142 | $263 | $515 | $930 | $1,560.00 | $2,075.00 | $3,255.00 | $4,010.00 |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $62 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $880 | $1,485.00 | $2,367.00 |
| 1875 | CC | -- | -- | $492 | $669 | $917 | $2,283.00 | $2,808.00 | $5,975.00 | $8,395.00 | $15,995.00 | $22,550.00 | $59,750.00 |
| 1875 | S | -- | -- | $50 | $78 | $122 | $220 | $299 | $714 | $983 | $1,480.00 | $2,793.00 | $7,275.00 |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $62 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $880 | $1,540.00 | $2,875.00 |
| 1876 | CC | -- | -- | $99 | $130 | $161 | $263 | $370 | $869 | $1,423.00 | $1,895.00 | $5,090.00 | $7,175.00 |
| 1876 | S | -- | -- | $43 | $51 | $64 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $908 | $1,495.00 | $4,070.00 |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $62 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $880 | $1,334.00 | $2,367.00 |
| 1877 | CC | -- | -- | $101 | $150 | $186 | $270 | $393 | $728 | $1,585.00 | $2,009.00 | $2,960.00 | $4,370.00 |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $80 | $120 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $880 | $1,334.00 | $2,710.00 |
| 1877 | S/S | S/Horizontal S | -- | $71 | $136 | $233 | $413 | $748 | $1,345.00 | $1,840.00 | $2,365.00 | $3,930.00 | $13,975.00 |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $62 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $699 | $880 | $1,903.00 | $3,613.00 |
| 1878 | CC | -- | -- | $98 | $129 | $175 | $316 | $428 | $960 | $1,508.00 | $2,020.00 | $3,778.00 | $5,450.00 |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $598 | $780 | $1,175.00 | $2,205.00 | $3,175.00 | $5,060.00 | $6,650.00 | $9,350.00 | $16,525.00 | $21,450.00 |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $276 | $337 | $415 | $545 | $610 | $765 | $1,010.00 | $1,425.00 | $2,075.00 | $2,665.00 |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $263 | $337 | $426 | $559 | $637 | $817 | $1,035.00 | $1,475.00 | $2,920.00 | $3,985.00 |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $301 | $362 | $428 | $560 | $625 | $794 | $1,093.00 | $1,688.00 | $2,380.00 | $3,680.00 |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $263 | $324 | $415 | $545 | $648 | $903 | $1,260.00 | $1,605.00 | $2,310.00 | $3,113.00 |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $276 | $337 | $415 | $558 | $623 | $953 | $1,310.00 | $1,910.00 | $2,975.00 | $4,113.00 |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $323 | $439 | $515 | $633 | $698 | $853 | $1,035.00 | $1,328.00 | $2,158.00 | $3,930.00 |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $220 | $285 | $440 | $595 | $673 | $853 | $1,149.00 | $1,835.00 | $2,545.00 | $3,015.00 |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $487 | $581 | $700 | $937 | $1,078.00 | $1,455.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,240.00 | $3,070.00 | $4,840.00 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $373 | $425 | $529 | $737 | $840 | $1,163.00 | $1,373.00 | $1,558.00 | $2,878.00 | $3,430.00 |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $299 | $368 | $457 | $567 | $664 | $990 | $1,508.00 | $2,130.00 | $2,710.00 | $3,180.00 |
| 1888 | S | -- | -- | $43 | $50 | $64 | $138 | $201 | $471 | $916 | $1,540.00 | $2,850.00 | $6,530.00 |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $251 | $349 | $452 | $529 | $608 | $844 | $1,273.00 | $1,480.00 | $2,240.00 | $3,140.00 |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $182 | $220 | $273 | $342 | $427 | $697 | $983 | $1,273.00 | $2,075.00 | $2,600.00 |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $48 | $62 | $130 | $184 | $349 | $544 | $880 | $1,430.00 | $2,490.00 |
| 1891 | O | -- | -- | $830 | $1,273.00 | $1,770.00 | $2,960.00 | $3,900.00 | $8,575.00 | $14,800.00 | $22,400.00 | $38,050.00 | $100,000.00 |
| 1891 | S | -- | -- | $38 | $52 | $67 | $141 | $199 | $399 | $610 | $957 | $1,744.00 | $4,400.00 |
History of the Seated Liberty Quarter
The Seated Liberty Quarter was minted from 1838 to 1891 and was designed by Christian Gobrecht. On the obverse, Liberty sits on a rock facing right but looking left. She wears classical robes, holds a liberty pole topped with a Phrygian cap in her left hand, and rests her right hand on a Union shield inscribed “LIBERTY”. Thirteen stars surround Liberty in a semi-circle with the mintage date below. The reverse depicts a left-facing eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and a bundle of arrows beneath a Union shield on its chest, surrounded by the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” above and the denomination “QUAR. DOL.” below.
Design changes over the coin’s production included additions of arrows beside the date and rays around the eagle in 1853 to denote weight changes, as well as the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” added above the eagle from 1866 onward.
The Coinage Act of 1857 occurred while this quarter was being minted. Businesses that had previously accepted any form of foreign currency originating outside of the U.S. as legal tender now would only accept U.S. coins, and that drove demand far exceeding that of previous years. That set the stage for our current monetary system.
Rarest Coins in the Series
- 1873 No Arrows: There are only four known specimens. These quarters are considered the rarest of the series and are highly valuable.
- 1853 With Arrows and Rays: Unique weight change year with arrows beside the date and rays around the eagle; scarce in high grades.
- 1842-O Small Date: Scarce variety known for its smaller date size; highly sought by collectors.
- 1854-O Huge O: Notable and rare variety with a larger “O” mintmark from the New Orleans Mint.
- 1849-O: Low mintage and highly collectible, often commanding premium values.
- 1870-S: Rare date from the San Francisco Mint, collectible in high grades.
- Carson City (CC) Mint Issues: Produced in lower quantities, so dates such as 1873 are particularly scarce.
Types of Collections
- Liberty Seated Quarter Type Set: Collectors can assemble type sets by collecting major design variations (No Drapery, Drapery, With Arrows and Rays, With Motto, etc.), offering a manageable yet historically significant collection.
- Date and Mintmark Set: Focus on collecting each year and mintmark variation, including rare Carson City (CC) and San Francisco (S) mint issues. This set can be challenging and rewarding for advanced collectors.
Beginner vs. Advanced Collecting
Beginner Collecting
Seated Liberty quarters form a large and historically complex series, yet beginners can start with more common dates in lower grades. Look for modestly priced, problem-free coins from reputable dealers or well-established online marketplaces. Use these pieces to learn fundamentals such as spotting arrows at the date (indicating weight changes in several years), recognizing the 1853 “Arrows and Rays” subtype with rays behind the eagle on the reverse, and noting the addition of the “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto on the reverse beginning in 1866. Store your coins in archival-quality holders in a dry, stable environment.
Advanced Collecting
Advanced collectors often pursue scarce mint-marked issues and higher-grade examples, many of which are obtained through specialized auctions or major numismatic shows. Assembling a complete date-and-mintmark set requires considerable time, research, and budgeting. Close attention to mintmark authenticity, strike quality, and surface condition is critical, as these factors strongly influence value. Certified holders and low-humidity, temperature-controlled storage help protect the delicate surfaces of these 19th-century quarters.
Investment Potential
Liberty Seated quarters are available for a reasonable price for many years in low grades, but the price rises rapidly for higher grades. Low-mintage examples can command significant premiums, making the series challenging yet historically rewarding to complete.