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 | -- | -- | $79 | $129 | $291 | $598 | $1,145 | $2,075 | $4,950 | $11,090 | $32,350 | $67,750 |
| 1839 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $79 | $129 | $291 | $598 | $1,145 | $2,075 | $4,950 | $11,090 | $39,850 | $67,750 |
| 1840 | O | No Drapery | -- | $87 | $146 | $291 | $598 | $1,145 | $2,075 | $4,950 | $17,190 | $29,700 | $60,500 |
| 1840 | (None) Phil | Drapery | -- | $39 | $90 | $184 | $402 | $650 | $1,950 | $5,920 | $16,600 | $20,750 | $25,875 |
| 1840 | O | Drapery | -- | $74 | $117 | $233 | $545 | $830 | $1,868 | $5,200 | $11,790 | $27,675 | -- |
| 1841 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $142 | $205 | $323 | $534 | $858 | $1,453 | $2,048 | $3,680 | $9,550 | $26,825 |
| 1841 | O | -- | -- | $57 | $88 | $193 | $350 | $500 | $1,085 | $1,868 | $3,320 | $10,568 | $25,000 |
| 1842 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $113 | $161 | $285 | $529 | $880 | $1,910 | $5,063 | $7,690 | $13,000 | -- |
| 1842 | O | Large Date | -- | $69 | $105 | $168 | $349 | $648 | $2,020 | $3,900 | $6,888 | -- | -- |
| 1843 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $96 | $244 | $377 | $803 | $1,910 | $3,460 | $4,840 | $10,000 |
| 1843 | O | -- | -- | $96 | $219 | $404 | $1,065 | $1,715 | $3,210 | $7,000 | $9,460 | $18,250 | -- |
| 1844 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $43 | $70 | $111 | $247 | $382 | $1,163 | $2,240 | $3,900 | $15,350 | -- |
| 1844 | O | -- | -- | $73 | $96 | $150 | $335 | $493 | $1,605 | $1,965 | $6,500 | $12,725 | $13,200 |
| 1845 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $58 | $83 | $166 | $285 | $775 | $1,343 | $2,270 | $5,918 | $12,500 |
| 1846 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $96 | $132 | $168 | $349 | $512 | $1,090 | $2,130 | $3,900 | $12,450 | $19,500 |
| 1847 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $71 | $175 | $310 | $753 | $1,895 | $2,850 | $5,200 | $8,800 |
| 1847 | O | -- | -- | $219 | $338 | $623 | $1,038 | $1,715 | $8,300 | $16,600 | $35,000 | -- | -- |
| 1848 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $96 | $135 | $216 | $540 | $734 | $1,550 | $4,950 | $6,000 | $12,450 | $13,750 |
| 1849 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $49 | $73 | $108 | $225 | $388 | $1,065 | $1,910 | $4,953 | $11,680 | -- |
| 1849 | O | -- | -- | $2,408 | $3,320 | $3,790 | $7,135 | $8,520 | $20,750 | $26,150 | $35,000 | -- | -- |
| 1850 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $60 | $117 | $168 | $360 | $675 | $2,020 | $3,125 | $3,900 | $13,275 | $16,875 |
| 1850 | O | -- | -- | $146 | $190 | $255 | $728 | $899 | $2,380 | $5,450 | $27,995 | $17,300 | $18,150 |
| 1851 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $208 | $318 | $484 | $739 | $1,015 | $1,425 | $2,600 | $4,590 | $7,990 | $13,975 |
| 1851 | O | -- | -- | $728 | $949 | $1,355 | $3,070 | $4,010 | $11,200 | $37,600 | $67,750 | -- | -- |
| 1852 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $142 | $246 | $388 | $645 | $880 | $1,423 | $2,075 | $4,260 | $5,725 | $19,375 |
| 1852 | O | -- | -- | $595 | $955 | $1,660 | $2,463 | $6,638 | $12,175 | $33,750 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1853 | O | -- | -- | $83 | $129 | $194 | $404 | $1,065 | $4,425 | $9,900 | $21,300 | $28,500 | $47,875 |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $46 | $60 | $160 | $200 | $394 | $1,245 | $2,009 | $3,415 | $8,713 | $22,990 |
| 1853/4 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $117 | $208 | $343 | $650 | $913 | $2,240 | $4,480 | $7,825 | $45,375 | -- |
| 1853 | (None) Phil | No Arrows | -- | $2,075 | $2,960 | $3,763 | $4,870 | $5,673 | $7,525 | $8,300 | $9,488 | $12,670 | $20,200 |
| 1854 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $49 | $56 | $147 | $280 | $733 | $1,192 | $2,180 | $5,475 | $18,675 |
| 1854 | O | -- | -- | $59 | $73 | $99 | $168 | $338 | $1,190 | $2,145 | $13,495 | $20,200 | $28,350 |
| 1855 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $49 | $56 | $147 | $285 | $733 | $1,192 | $2,020 | $5,200 | $18,675 |
| 1855 | O | -- | -- | $249 | $390 | $730 | $1,825 | $3,125 | $6,775 | $15,900 | $27,100 | -- | -- |
| 1855 | S | -- | -- | $312 | $443 | $703 | $1,245 | $1,770 | $3,900 | $9,125 | $20,875 | $33,750 | -- |
| 1856 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $137 | $255 | $469 | $775 | $1,087 | $2,725 | $3,680 |
| 1856 | O | -- | -- | $68 | $99 | $155 | $285 | $623 | $1,425 | $2,367 | $5,310 | $13,550 | -- |
| 1856 | S | -- | -- | $592 | $780 | $1,038 | $2,130 | $3,900 | $9,990 | $15,075 | $22,400 | $45,000 | -- |
| 1857 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $137 | $255 | $469 | $775 | $1,087 | $2,490 | $3,515 |
| 1857 | O | -- | -- | $69 | $117 | $169 | $324 | $545 | $1,425 | $2,850 | $8,725 | $17,500 | -- |
| 1857 | S | -- | -- | $520 | $675 | $833 | $1,300 | $2,185 | $5,090 | $9,625 | $13,995 | -- | -- |
| 1858 | S | -- | -- | $462 | $675 | $1,093 | $2,960 | $4,840 | $22,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1858 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $137 | $255 | $469 | $775 | $1,087 | $2,490 | $4,439 |
| 1858 | O | -- | -- | $75 | $111 | $155 | $324 | $650 | $4,425 | $10,650 | $15,350 | $26,000 | -- |
| 1859 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $137 | $255 | $543 | $1,010 | $1,453 | $3,775 | $10,375 |
| 1859 | O | -- | -- | $99 | $135 | $197 | $388 | $1,245 | $2,960 | $8,300 | $12,450 | $26,000 | $45,000 |
| 1859 | S | -- | -- | $664 | $1,038 | $1,355 | $4,870 | $12,313 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1860 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $140 | $260 | $606 | $1,190 | $1,813 | $5,450 | $12,725 |
| 1860 | O | -- | -- | $68 | $99 | $135 | $285 | $482 | $1,245 | $2,130 | $4,095 | $15,350 | $28,500 |
| 1860 | S | -- | -- | $1,965 | $3,570 | $5,725 | $8,850 | $16,875 | $44,250 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1861 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $39 | $51 | $66 | $137 | $255 | $488 | $803 | $1,289 | $2,490 | $5,560 |
| 1861 | O | -- | -- | $1,038 | $1,300 | $2,600 | $5,063 | $9,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1862 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $42 | $55 | $78 | $161 | $285 | $603 | $957 | $1,273 | $3,188 | $3,765 |
| 1862 | S | -- | -- | $338 | $518 | $700 | $1,605 | $2,725 | $4,675 | $8,575 | $39,000 | -- | -- |
| 1863 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $77 | $128 | $203 | $545 | $703 | $1,245 | $1,895 | $3,320 | $7,025 | $11,150 |
| 1864 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $324 | $402 | $509 | $780 | $946 | $1,895 | $3,180 | $4,093 | $7,025 | $26,995 |
| 1864 | S | -- | -- | $1,300 | $1,660 | $2,213 | $5,838 | $7,800 | $16,600 | $23,375 | $26,825 | $45,000 | -- |
| 1865 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $193 | $272 | $496 | $595 | $858 | $1,508 | $2,200 | $5,200 | $13,000 | $22,500 |
| 1865 | S | -- | -- | $440 | $623 | $896 | $1,675 | $2,700 | $6,363 | $11,200 | $15,625 | $26,000 | $67,750 |
| 1866 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1,143 | $1,350 | $1,633 | $2,090 | $2,450 | $3,323 | $3,877 | $4,180 | $10,650 | $18,125 |
| 1866 | S | -- | -- | $963 | $1,383 | $1,640 | $2,600 | $3,375 | $6,500 | $15,625 | $22,125 | $39,000 | $103,750 |
| 1867 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $675 | $908 | $1,218 | $1,610 | $1,950 | $2,850 | $4,788 | $8,850 | $15,350 | $26,000 |
| 1867 | S | -- | -- | $990 | $1,300 | $1,688 | $3,320 | $8,850 | $12,200 | $16,600 | $20,200 | $50,000 | $85,000 |
| 1868 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $377 | $468 | $545 | $794 | $1,093 | $1,950 | $3,900 | $5,450 | $10,100 | $27,995 |
| 1868 | S | -- | -- | $233 | $463 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,950 | $5,200 | $8,850 | $10,925 | $13,995 | $45,495 |
| 1869 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $753 | $935 | $1,062 | $1,561 | $1,993 | $2,740 | $5,200 | $7,525 | $13,150 | $43,750 |
| 1869 | S | -- | -- | $338 | $559 | $780 | $1,250 | $2,130 | $5,560 | $8,575 | $11,200 | $22,550 | $33,750 |
| 1870 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $117 | $182 | $273 | $454 | $703 | $1,140 | $2,600 | $5,063 | $6,750 | $8,575 |
| 1870 | CC | -- | -- | $16,600 | $23,650 | $30,150 | $63,900 | $159,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1871 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $96 | $135 | $207 | $363 | $473 | $830 | $1,715 | $4,150 | $5,725 | $7,550 |
| 1871 | CC | -- | -- | $17,150 | $22,400 | $36,500 | $58,900 | $78,800 | $143,250 | $229,500 | $329,000 | $470,000 | -- |
| 1871 | S | -- | -- | $1,453 | $2,130 | $2,850 | $4,260 | $5,325 | $8,575 | $11,200 | $15,075 | $22,125 | $36,500 |
| 1872 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $117 | $212 | $262 | $454 | $623 | $1,535 | $2,600 | $4,010 | $6,500 | $13,975 |
| 1872 | CC | -- | -- | $2,988 | $5,950 | $11,950 | $17,425 | $22,400 | $74,400 | $150,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 | -- |
| 1872 | S | -- | -- | $2,975 | $3,570 | $4,980 | $8,800 | $11,950 | $20,050 | $31,800 | $36,500 | $47,000 | $67,750 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | Open 3 | -- | $143 | $220 | $299 | $440 | $573 | $1,425 | $2,518 | $3,043 | $6,000 | $8,350 |
| 1873 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $52 | $82 | $139 | $263 | $515 | $930 | $1,535 | $1,950 | $3,680 | $9,625 |
| 1873 | S | -- | -- | $143 | $215 | $285 | $518 | $714 | $2,450 | $5,175 | $9,825 | $16,875 | -- |
| 1874 | S | -- | -- | $52 | $82 | $139 | $263 | $515 | $930 | $1,535 | $1,950 | $3,305 | $4,260 |
| 1875 | S | -- | -- | $50 | $78 | $122 | $220 | $299 | $714 | $983 | $1,480 | $2,793 | $7,025 |
| 1875 | CC | -- | -- | $415 | $598 | $885 | $1,965 | $2,545 | $5,810 | $8,575 | $10,760 | $22,550 | $57,250 |
| 1875 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $955 | $1,535 | $2,367 |
| 1876 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $955 | $1,590 | $2,875 |
| 1876 | CC | -- | -- | $91 | $125 | $161 | $263 | $357 | $769 | $1,398 | $2,020 | $4,840 | $7,550 |
| 1876 | S | -- | -- | $36 | $47 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $983 | $1,508 | $3,570 |
| 1877 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $970 | $1,384 | $2,367 |
| 1877 | CC | -- | -- | $91 | $125 | $173 | $258 | $368 | $653 | $1,535 | $2,009 | $2,835 | $4,370 |
| 1877 | S | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $955 | $1,384 | $2,710 |
| 1877 | S/S | S/Horizontal S | -- | $70 | $133 | $233 | $438 | $748 | $1,420 | $1,840 | $2,365 | $3,930 | $13,975 |
| 1878 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $3,609 | $1,978 | $3,238 |
| 1878 | CC | -- | -- | $93 | $124 | $168 | $316 | $440 | $960 | $1,508 | $2,020 | $3,903 | $5,450 |
| 1878 | S | -- | -- | $598 | $780 | $1,175 | $2,130 | $3,125 | $5,310 | $6,775 | $8,350 | $13,275 | $20,200 |
| 1879 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $276 | $337 | $415 | $545 | $610 | $765 | $1,010 | $1,425 | $2,075 | $2,490 |
| 1880 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $263 | $337 | $426 | $559 | $637 | $817 | $1,035 | $1,300 | $2,295 | $3,735 |
| 1881 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $288 | $349 | $428 | $560 | $625 | $794 | $1,093 | $1,688 | $2,255 | $3,430 |
| 1882 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $251 | $312 | $403 | $520 | $598 | $803 | $1,260 | $1,605 | $2,310 | $2,738 |
| 1883 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $276 | $337 | $415 | $545 | $623 | $803 | $1,085 | $1,660 | $2,600 | $3,238 |
| 1884 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $323 | $439 | $515 | $633 | $698 | $853 | $1,035 | $1,328 | $2,158 | $3,680 |
| 1885 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $220 | $285 | $440 | $595 | $673 | $853 | $1,149 | $1,785 | $2,545 | $3,015 |
| 1886 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $487 | $581 | $675 | $899 | $1,015 | $1,355 | $1,825 | $2,240 | $3,070 | $4,840 |
| 1887 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $373 | $425 | $554 | $762 | $903 | $1,163 | $1,373 | $1,558 | $2,503 | $2,930 |
| 1888 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $299 | $368 | $457 | $567 | $664 | $990 | $1,453 | $1,965 | $2,710 | $3,180 |
| 1888 | S | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $201 | $465 | $955 | $1,590 | $2,850 | $6,530 |
| 1889 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $226 | $312 | $452 | $529 | $608 | $844 | $1,273 | $1,480 | $2,240 | $2,655 |
| 1890 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $182 | $220 | $273 | $349 | $452 | $722 | $983 | $1,273 | $2,075 | $2,600 |
| 1891 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $179 | $324 | $631 | $955 | $1,480 | $2,490 |
| 1891 | O | -- | -- | $830 | $1,273 | $1,770 | $2,960 | $3,900 | $8,575 | $14,800 | $22,400 | $34,300 | $85,000 |
| 1891 | S | -- | -- | $36 | $45 | $58 | $106 | $195 | $365 | $648 | $1,010 | $1,453 | $4,150 |
Description and History
Seated Liberty Quarters (1838-1891) The quarter has been struck with few interruptions from the beginning of U.S. coinage to the present day. These were sanctioned originally in the Coinage Act of 1792, and the quarter has been one of the foundational coins of the U.S. monetary system ever since. They were first minted in 1796 and can still be found in pockets and purses today. Specifically, the Liberty Seated Quarter ran from 1838 to 1891, when it was replaced by the Barber.
Seated Liberty Quarter Design Early quarters were struck from 89.24% Silver and 10.76% Copper, an alloy that was slightly modified at the time of the Liberty Seated release. The alloy was changed at that point to 90% Silver, a percentage it would retain until the demise of most U.S. Silver coinage in 1964.
The Liberty Seated series had a representation of Liberty sitting on a rock, holding a Liberty pole with a Phrygian cap on the top (this symbol of freedom can be seen prominently in Capped Bust coins). The reverse on dimes had a wreath of laurel leaves, while larger coins such as the quarter, half dollar and dollar had an eagle.
This coin saw a number of small variations over the course of its run, including different number sizes, changes to the drapery around Liberty, the number and size of stars and more. One variety of note is the arrow by the date, which indicated a slight change in the size of the coin to bring the intrinsic value of the metal more in line with the face value. This change occurred from 1853 to 1855 and from 1873 to 1874. After a couple of years, they were changed back to the variant they had been before the arrows were implemented, as this was only a temporary measure to get people used to the changed coinage.
The Liberty Seated quarter survived through the Civil War, though many hoarded coins during this time period. These coins stayed in production till 1891, but changes in public approval and a push towards more interesting coinage led to the redesign of all varieties that could be touched, including the quarter. This led to the Barber series.
Historical Significance Early U.S. coins were not the only coins post-colonial America had. French, Spanish and English coins circulated freely and were accepted as legal tender, and the mintage of new U.S. money did not stop these from circulating. The quarter circulated but competed against these coins, particularly these early Bust quarters. These were important because they were among the first U.S. coins minted, but in terms of day-to-day living at the time of their mintage, their impact was muted.
The Coinage Act of 1857 occurred while the Liberty Seated was being minted. Businesses that had previously accepted any form of money 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.
Numismatic Value Liberty Seated quarters are available for a reasonable price for many years in low grades, but the price rises rapidly for higher grades. There are some very expensive, low mintage and rare examples that make this a very difficult but exciting and rewarding series to collect.
The higher mintages later in the series as opposed to earlier quarters make the Liberty Seated quarter series a set for intermediate collectors to get into. Early examples of U.S. coinage including the quarter are not easy to get one’s hands-on.
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