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Seated Liberty Quarter Values

Quarter-dollar coins have played a major part in the circulating coinage of the United States since the earliest days of our nation. The United States Mint has produced numerous types of quarters throughout its history, but the Seated Liberty is certainly among the most popular quarters ever made. Minted from 1838 nearly to the dawn of the 20th century, the Seated Liberty Quarter was in circulation during some of the tensest, most significant points in American history.

Nearly every type of Seated Liberty is valuable to collectors, but there are special edition and rare versions that really pique their interest. If you are able to find a rarer coin in excellent condition, the value of the coin could reach four figures or more. For those who wish to assemble a complete collection of quarters, you cannot do so without the Seated Liberty.

VALUE OF A SEATED LIBERTY

As with any coins of its age, the value of a Seated Liberty Quarter is individual to each coin. Details to consider include not only its mintage year, but also its condition. Further, one must note any special markings that may set the coin apart from others. Generally, Seated Liberties have starting prices range around $20.This, of course, depends heavily on scarcity and condition of the coin. Besides the condition and year, it is important to pay attention to the type of Seated Liberty. Because multiple types of these coins were minted most years, you will find that two coins minted the same year can have dramatically different price points.
 

Seated Liberty Quarter (1838-1891)THE MOST DESIRABLE SEATED LIBERTY QUARTERS

Determining which Seated Liberties are the most desirable to collectors is no easy task. From the outside, the wide variation in popularity and cost among these coins that seem to be quite similar can seem arbitrary and inscrutable. With regard to Seated Liberties, however, the difference in price points among coins of the same date will most often be due to the type of coin you own.

While the 1877 Seated Liberty may sell for less than $20 in Poor condition, the “CC” Seated Liberty from the same year is valued around $30 in the same condition. Condition means a great deal to collectors, who naturally want the best specimens for their collections. However, the oldest coins may garner great interest even in poorer condition.

SEATED LIBERTY QUARTER VALUES

No one can predict what the precise value of any coin may be some years in the future, but when it comes to the Seated Liberties, it is a fair bet that their value will rise over the long term. These coins are becoming increasingly difficult to find, and that is something that will inevitably inflate the asking price. Moreover, the longer you wait to purchase, the more difficulty you have locating a well-preserved coin. Because of these coins’ extreme age, now is the best time to act if you want to purchase an affordable coin.

Seated Liberty Quarter Values

DATEGOODFINEEXTREMELY FINEUNCIRCULATED
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter (No Drapery)$35$60$425$950
1839 Liberty Seated Quarter (No Drapery)$35$60$425$1,050
1840 Liberty Seated Quarter (No Drapery) (O)$40$75$450$950
1840 Liberty Seated Quarter (Drapery)$25$60$210$425
1840 Liberty Seated Quarter (Drapery) (O)$36$90$300$600
1841 Liberty Seated Quarter$45$100$300$500
1841 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$36$60$280$360
1842 Liberty Seated Quarter$75$160$350$650
1842 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$36$70$275$600
1843 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$145$240
1843 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$35$75$250$1,000
1844 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$85$175
1844 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$30$60$200$360
1845 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$80$160
1846 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$135$425
1847 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$80$160
1847 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$35$75$800$800
1848 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$90$300$475
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$45$160$300
1849 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$800$1,800$7,000$8,500
1850 Liberty Seated Quarter$30$65$175$240
1850 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$35$100$250$600
1851 Liberty Seated Quarter$35$75$250$450
1851 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$325$850$2,500$3,350
1852 Liberty Seated Quarter$60$100$400$450
1852 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$175$400$2,250$4,500
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter (No Arrows or Rays)$300$625$1,500$3,000
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$175$300
1853 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$25$60$250$1,100
1854 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$75$225
1854 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$30$45$100$275
1855 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$85$225
1855 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$40$85$350$1,100
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$75$160
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$25$55$80$250
1856 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$40$100$1,500$2,250
1857 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$75$160
1857 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$30$50$150$400
1857 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$60$200$600$1,200
1858 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$75$175
1858 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$30$45$125$350
1858 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$35$75$175
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$80$175
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$25$50$135$400
1859 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$100$350$4,200$12,500
1860 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$80$175
1860 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$30$55$95$375
1860 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$600$2,000$12,500$20,000
1861 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$33$80$175
1861 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$150$500$2,500$10,000
1862 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$33$85$175
1862 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$100$225$1,000$1,800
1863 Liberty Seated Quarter$40$75$240$375
1864 Liberty Seated Quarter$75$200$400$600
1864 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$600$1,200$4,000$5,500
1865 Liberty Seated Quarter$100$175$425$575
1865 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$150$350$1,000$1,500
1866 Liberty Seated Quarter$600$900$1,600$1,850
1866 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$400$1,200$3,250$3,250
1867 Liberty Seated Quarter$400$700$1,350$1,650
1867 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$400$775$2,250$6,500
1868 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$300$550$750
1868 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$100$275$900$1,500
1869 Liberty Seated Quarter$400$750$1,40$1,800
1869 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$100$400$750$1,000
1870 Liberty Seated Quarter$50$150$275$550
1870 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$11,000$20,000$45,000$80,000
1871 Liberty Seated Quarter$50$150$275$450
1871 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$8,000$19,500$50,000$80,000
1871 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$900$1,750$3,500$4,500
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter$50$100$300$650
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$2,000$5,000$18,500$26,500
1872 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$1,800$2,400$4,200$6,000
1873 Liberty Seated Quarter (Close 3)$375$900$2,350$4,500
1873 Liberty Seated Quarter (Open 3)$30$65$200$300
1873 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$5,000$12,500$25,000$45,000
1873 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$50$125$350$500
1874 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$40$200$450
1874 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$65$265$485
1875 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$65$160
1875 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$150$300$1,500$3,000
1875 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$35$70$200$275
1876 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$65$160
1876 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$45$75$200$300
1876 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$35$65$160
1877 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$65$160
1877 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$45$75$120$275
1877 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$35$65$160
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$65$160
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter (CC)$55$85$200$300
1878 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$150$400$1,000$1,500
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$450$550
1880 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$450$550
1881 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$450$550
1882 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$450$550
1883 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$450$550
1884 Liberty Seated Quarter$210$325$480$550
1885 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$250$425$550
1886 Liberty Seated Quarter$275$450$750$900
1887 Liberty Seated Quarter$180$300$450$550
1888 Liberty Seated Quarter$180$300$450$550
1888 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$35$75$200
1889 Liberty Seated Quarter$150$275$400$480
1890 Liberty Seated Quarter$120$180$275$325
1891 Liberty Seated Quarter$25$35$65$160
1891 Liberty Seated Quarter (O)$250$750$2,250$3,200
1891 Liberty Seated Quarter (S)$25$35$70$160
Source: Red Book
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