As of May, 2024, a 1898 Quarter, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $575.00 and $45,000.00, 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 $30,550.00 in the 10/26/2017 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 735
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1915

1898 Quarter, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6945,000.00
MS-68+37,500.00
MS-6818,000.00
MS-67+9,000.00
MS-676,000.00
MS-66+4,000.00
MS-663,500.00
MS-65+3,150.00
MS-652,400.00
MS-64+1,900.00
MS-641,325.00
MS-63+1,175.00
MS-63975.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62850.00
MS-61700.00
MS-60575.00

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 State575.0045,000.008,055.88

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 1898 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1898-O Quarter (Regular Strike)12.001,225.001,300.0060,000.00
1898-S Quarter (Regular Strike)15.001,150.001,300.0032,500.00
1898 Quarter (Regular Strike)12.00315.00350.0052,500.00
1898 Quarter (Proof)330.00410.00500.0037,500.00
1898 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A625.00100,000.00

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.

1898 Quarter, Cam (Proof) – 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

$1,527.50

Lowest Sale Price
$4,025.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,453.42

Average Sale Price
$1,980.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$63,789.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6923,500.0030,550.0026,006.25
MS-684,920.0012,363.008,492.24
MS-67+3,055.009,693.755,837.46
MS-673,120.009,775.004,945.94
MS-66+3,525.003,525.003,525.00
MS-661,527.504,025.002,453.42
MS-651,116.252,530.001,516.99
MS-64978.001,438.001,135.88
MS-63675.631,035.00816.43
MS-62489.001,440.00881.00
MS-61431.00431.00431.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898 Quarter, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $30,550.00.

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 1898 Quarter, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898 Quarter, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.14% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 11.50% / 10.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898 Quarter, CAM (Proof) 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,400.0009/17/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0002/12/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,056.0008/31/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5005/26/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/13/2022
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5010/28/2021
MS-64NGCScotsman1,033.0007/23/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,920.0006/20/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0005/12/2021
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0002/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/17/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0006/07/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers3,960.0003/25/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,143.6012/07/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.7510/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/28/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0003/21/2019
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers3,120.0006/21/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/03/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/03/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5010/26/2017
MS-69PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions30,550.0010/26/2017
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,162.5010/26/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0003/29/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0007/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6306/08/2016
MS-67+NGCStack's Bowers3,055.0003/30/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/06/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23,500.0010/29/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/20/2015
MS-69PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions24,675.0009/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5003/01/2015
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,344.0012/14/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,291.2511/06/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,406.2510/31/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers5,728.1310/30/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections5,512.1008/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5007/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7506/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.2506/04/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0005/22/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/03/2014
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,450.0012/19/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0012/05/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0011/15/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/08/2013
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,625.0007/18/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,882.0002/22/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0002/18/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0001/09/2013
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions7,638.0001/09/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers6,325.0008/04/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,300.0007/26/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections801.0006/10/2012
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/08/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0011/15/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers978.0008/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers9,488.0006/14/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0006/01/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,265.0003/31/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0001/03/2011
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0006/17/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0004/28/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/24/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0004/01/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/06/2007
MS-67NGCStack's3,400.0010/11/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/07/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/02/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/24/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/11/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,204.0004/27/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0002/23/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,449.0010/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/18/2004
MS-68NGCSuperior Galleries12,363.0008/16/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,616.0008/01/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0003/03/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena9,775.0012/04/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0008/08/2001
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0005/28/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0004/05/2001