As of May, 2024, a 1893-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $23.00 and $850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $900.00 and $42,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $28,800.00 in the 01/12/2020 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 1,454,535
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-67+42,500.00
MS-6735,000.00
MS-66+7,250.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+6,150.00
MS-655,750.00
MS-64+3,500.00
MS-642,850.00
MS-63+1,850.00
MS-631,625.00
MS-62+1,150.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61950.00
MS-60900.00
AU-58+850.00
AU-58800.00
AU-55+750.00
AU-55700.00
AU-53+685.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+400.00
AU-50350.00
XF-45+325.00
XF-45300.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25200.00
VF-20175.00
F-15125.00
F-12100.00
VG-1075.00
VG-860.00
G-645.00
G-435.00
AG-330.00
FR-225.00
PO-123.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State900.0042,500.008,355.36
About Uncirculated350.00850.00648.13
Extremely Fine275.00325.00300.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00250.00179.17
Good and Very Good35.0075.0053.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good23.0030.0026.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1893 Barber Quarter. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1893 Quarter (Regular Strike)12.00315.00350.0021,000.00
1893-O Quarter (Regular Strike)13.00400.00450.0050,000.00
1893 Quarter (Proof)300.00410.00500.0037,500.00
1893 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A575.0030,000.00
1893 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0028,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$6.25

Lowest Sale Price
$5,700.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,088.24

Average Sale Price
$2,300.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$66,823.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6712,000.0028,800.0020,069.64
MS-66+4,320.008,518.755,519.82
MS-663,840.009,775.006,345.84
MS-65+3,080.0010,250.005,222.70
MS-646.255,700.002,088.24
MS-638.501,430.00817.55
MS-62535.001,265.00786.42
MS-61385.00774.00498.53
MS-60310.002,750.001,405.00
AU-58278.00780.00556.58
AU-55207.00633.00330.60
AU-53276.00576.00371.70
AU-50141.00391.00265.18
XF-4596.00312.00191.75
XF-4044.00264.00155.71
VF-35115.00235.00171.16
VF-3081.00182.60119.40
VF-25114.00180.00144.25
VF-2054.00104.0072.00
F-1270.0077.0073.50
VG-1039.0039.0039.00
G-625.0025.0025.00
G-442.0042.0042.00
AG-322.0022.0022.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $28,800.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.55% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.36% / 8.64% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1893-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions180.0007/26/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions504.0005/17/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0005/10/2023
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/04/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0012/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5012/08/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers216.0010/11/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0009/14/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/14/2022
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0008/24/2022
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers5,640.0004/13/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0004/03/2022
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers360.0001/12/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers216.0012/21/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions28,200.0012/16/2021
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,800.0012/12/2021
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0010/10/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0007/15/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0006/23/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/12/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/17/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/23/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0011/22/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers12,000.0011/18/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/19/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0007/22/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/10/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/07/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0003/25/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0002/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,550.0002/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions28,800.0001/12/2020
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0012/22/2019
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers336.0011/20/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/06/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/14/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0006/30/2019
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0006/23/2019
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,700.0006/05/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0005/15/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/08/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/28/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions240.0003/27/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,518.7503/21/2019
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions114.0003/13/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions768.0001/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0011/11/2018
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10,250.0009/30/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0009/12/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions931.2009/09/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0009/05/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/08/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7505/17/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions160.8004/17/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/27/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/22/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0001/03/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0011/08/2017
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0011/06/2017
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0011/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0011/02/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/10/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,115.0006/21/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0006/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/04/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/03/2017
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,200.0009/19/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0009/07/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0006/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0003/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0003/03/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20,562.5010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,675.0010/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5009/20/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0008/16/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5007/20/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2506/07/2015
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers587.5006/01/2015
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0005/31/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/21/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0010/27/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8810/20/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0009/04/2014
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections182.6008/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,553.1308/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/10/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers4,112.5006/28/2014
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0004/27/2014
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers4,112.5002/05/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers317.2512/10/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions734.0012/05/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/18/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,233.0011/15/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/01/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0008/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,325.0007/18/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions259.0007/15/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/05/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers235.0002/22/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions774.0002/07/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions54.0001/14/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions306.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers870.0001/01/2013
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,087.0001/01/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/06/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,434.0009/06/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/18/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers345.0001/24/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers460.0001/24/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/03/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/03/2012
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers920.0011/15/2011
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers868.0011/15/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0010/24/2011
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions278.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers6,900.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions237.0007/07/2011
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/04/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/17/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/05/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's1,610.0009/23/2009
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0009/21/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0008/06/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/31/2009
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions115.0007/29/2009
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions104.0004/29/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/01/2009
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC207.0001/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/01/2009
XF-40DGSDavid Lawrence RC167.0010/02/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions230.0006/04/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0006/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions207.0004/28/2008
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0003/17/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/15/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/29/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0010/24/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0006/19/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0006/06/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions806.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,932.0004/03/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,475.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC385.0006/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/06/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/04/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/20/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC863.0003/06/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/23/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0002/23/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0002/20/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/09/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions404.0001/05/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/01/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions151.0012/08/2004
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0008/23/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0008/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/01/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0005/10/2004
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions322.0005/05/2004
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions110.0002/18/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions535.0001/31/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0011/17/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0009/22/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0005/01/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions279.0001/13/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/15/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions215.0008/29/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0008/06/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions96.0005/16/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0005/01/2001
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions310.0004/19/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,750.0002/08/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/04/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0012/21/2000
MS-62PCGSKingswood Galleries575.0010/12/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/01/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers104.0002/06/2000
MS-65+NONEDavid Akers3,080.0005/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,650.0003/05/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0004/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,155.0003/01/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,750.0002/01/1997
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena330.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl6.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery13.5003/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery12.5003/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery8.5003/01/1941