As of May, 2024, a 1896 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $315.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $350.00 and $23,500.00, 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 $18,400.00 in the 04/01/2009 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: 3,874,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

1896 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+23,500.00
MS-6710,500.00
MS-66+5,250.00
MS-664,000.00
MS-65+2,000.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+975.00
MS-64675.00
MS-63+500.00
MS-63470.00
MS-62+445.00
MS-62420.00
MS-61385.00
MS-60350.00
AU-58+315.00
AU-58280.00
AU-55+250.00
AU-55225.00
AU-53+200.00
AU-53185.00
AU-50+175.00
AU-50165.00
XF-45+150.00
XF-45140.00
XF-40115.00
VF-3595.00
VF-3085.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2057.00
F-1550.00
F-1244.00
VG-1038.00
VG-836.00
G-626.00
G-419.00
AG-317.00
FR-214.00
PO-112.00

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 State350.0023,500.003,640.71
About Uncirculated165.00315.00224.38
Extremely Fine115.00150.00135.00
Fine and Very Fine44.0095.0066.83
Good and Very Good19.0038.0029.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good12.0017.0014.33

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 1896 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1896-O Quarter (Regular Strike)40.001,600.001,750.0028,500.00
1896-S Quarter (Regular Strike)400.0014,500.0015,750.00160,000.00
1896 Quarter (Proof)330.00410.00500.0011,000.00
1896 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A575.0042,500.00
1896 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0052,500.00

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.

1896 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$345.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,610.00
Highest Sale Price
$595.87
Average Sale Price
$600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
44
Number of Sales
$26,218.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,773.0018,400.008,521.39
MS-66+2,350.004,313.003,182.60
MS-661,997.504,560.003,128.63
MS-65+600.001,725.001,115.09
MS-64+810.00810.00810.00
MS-64345.001,610.00595.87
MS-635.00604.00376.45
MS-62196.00400.00285.69
MS-61184.00299.00232.60
MS-60156.001,210.00365.00
AU-58162.00299.00225.68
AU-55115.00403.00216.03
AU-53104.00192.00141.00
AU-5054.00150.00100.29
XF-4558.00153.0079.71
XF-4030.0060.0045.40
VF-3565.00135.00100.00
VF-3090.0090.0090.00
VG-810.2510.2510.25
PO-143.00104.0080.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $18,400.00.

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 1896 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.98% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 8.21% / 7.73% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1896 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
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers504.0007/26/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers600.0006/28/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/22/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0005/10/2023
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2504/27/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions149.0001/04/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers144.0012/13/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,055.0012/04/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/14/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0007/10/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0004/20/2022
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers216.0002/03/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0012/22/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0011/22/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions174.0011/03/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0009/15/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0006/23/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/27/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0012/21/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0010/21/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/17/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0003/01/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers120.0012/11/2019
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions162.0009/11/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/15/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/08/2019
MS-64PCGSKagin's384.0004/01/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0012/26/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/11/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,200.0010/21/2018
MS-64PCGSKagin's510.0009/24/2018
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0008/05/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,456.2505/17/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/29/2018
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers600.0011/08/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/08/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,884.8011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions246.7503/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/16/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0012/19/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions340.7512/13/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers564.0012/07/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0009/05/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/04/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,500.4004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5003/30/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0003/03/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers178.6011/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5010/29/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/28/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7507/28/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.7507/17/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7506/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0003/01/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers763.7502/06/2015
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,293.0012/14/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0010/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections1,083.5010/26/2014
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions89.0009/22/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections77.0008/31/2014
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections10.2506/22/2014
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,575.0006/02/2014
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections47.0005/18/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0008/08/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions66.0007/15/2013
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0007/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers260.0002/22/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions100.0001/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions499.0012/17/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions118.0012/03/2012
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions176.0012/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0009/06/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions306.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections43.0007/08/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions604.0004/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,606.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/03/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/19/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0012/08/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers920.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCScotsman546.0007/29/2011
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/01/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions403.0006/01/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions291.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions864.0003/17/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/04/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/26/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/24/2010
MS-61ICGDavid Lawrence RC265.0002/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,169.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC529.0010/01/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions69.0009/16/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/11/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions74.0009/02/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena575.0008/05/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0006/11/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,003.0006/01/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,334.0006/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions62.0005/27/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions54.0004/29/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0002/18/2009
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,773.0002/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/21/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/29/2008
MS-61ICGDavid Lawrence RC184.0012/11/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0012/04/2008
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0010/02/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/26/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions322.0005/28/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions214.0004/16/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/18/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0004/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,495.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0002/19/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/29/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0010/02/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0009/19/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0006/21/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,553.0005/01/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0005/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/24/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/21/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0011/07/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0011/02/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0009/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC477.0006/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0006/22/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/05/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/04/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0004/17/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions320.0004/03/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC978.0003/06/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/09/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0011/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/09/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0008/23/2004
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/24/2004
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0001/28/2004
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers242.0001/28/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions265.0001/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/07/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions145.0011/19/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0009/03/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions219.0007/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0006/25/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions351.0005/05/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/20/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions357.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/08/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions478.0007/30/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/04/2001
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions633.0006/02/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/27/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/05/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/22/2001
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries518.0003/08/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,887.0001/04/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0011/23/2000
XF-40PCIHeritage Auctions30.0008/31/2000
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0008/09/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0005/04/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/02/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/08/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,210.0010/10/1995
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions1,100.0006/01/1995
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery5.0003/01/1941

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