As of May, 2024, a 1898-O Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $12.00 and $1,225.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,300.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $58,750.00 in the 06/23/2014 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: 1,868,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

1898-O 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-68+60,000.00
MS-6845,000.00
MS-67+36,500.00
MS-6732,500.00
MS-66+26,500.00
MS-6614,500.00
MS-65+8,500.00
MS-655,750.00
MS-64+4,500.00
MS-643,600.00
MS-63+2,250.00
MS-631,550.00
MS-62+1,475.00
MS-621,400.00
MS-611,350.00
MS-601,300.00
AU-58+1,225.00
AU-581,150.00
AU-55+800.00
AU-55725.00
AU-53+650.00
AU-53600.00
AU-50+550.00
AU-50500.00
XF-45+450.00
XF-45400.00
XF-40360.00
VF-35325.00
VF-30275.00
VF-25245.00
VF-20220.00
F-15160.00
F-12110.00
VG-1080.00
VG-855.00
G-640.00
G-430.00
AG-318.00
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 State1,300.0060,000.0015,417.19
About Uncirculated500.001,225.00775.00
Extremely Fine360.00450.00403.33
Fine and Very Fine110.00325.00222.50
Good and Very Good30.0080.0051.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good12.0018.0014.67

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-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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A575.0045,000.00
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-O 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

$4.65

Lowest Sale Price
$6,756.25

Highest Sale Price
$3,014.23

Average Sale Price
$2,220.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$78,369.85

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6819,550.0058,750.0038,100.00
MS-6718,975.0018,975.0018,975.00
MS-66+22,912.5022,912.5022,912.50
MS-667,800.0025,875.0013,740.28
MS-65+4,347.5032,200.008,128.44
MS-64+3,231.253,600.003,415.63
MS-644.656,756.253,014.23
MS-6312.502,990.001,754.04
MS-62413.001,234.00652.86
MS-61489.00978.00672.33
MS-60384.009,200.001,700.78
AU-58345.001,610.00851.36
AU-55374.00863.00540.19
AU-53423.00646.25509.75
AU-5054.00531.00270.44
XF-45211.50489.00295.69
XF-40127.00350.00221.00
VF-35132.00256.80194.40
VF-3062.00250.00132.60
VF-25119.00204.00142.27
VF-2066.00184.00139.71
F-1248.0089.0062.67
VG-830.0639.0033.69
AG-323.0023.0023.00
PO-155.00276.00138.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $58,750.00.

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-O Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 12.44% / 4.66% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898-O 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-60NGCHeritage Auctions433.2007/26/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/26/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,220.0007/23/2023
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0005/10/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions169.0001/04/2023
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0012/21/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0012/13/2022
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers5,280.0011/09/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/31/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/31/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions114.0007/06/2022
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5004/28/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/15/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers132.0010/27/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/25/2021
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC175.0007/18/2021
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers384.0003/31/2021
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0002/21/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/17/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions256.8001/20/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,120.0012/21/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,425.0007/26/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/22/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0006/10/2020
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers36,000.0003/25/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,000.0011/10/2019
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/20/2019
AU-58PCGSScotsman604.0007/19/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0006/26/2019
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers600.0006/12/2019
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,800.0006/05/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions192.0005/22/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0005/08/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/01/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0005/01/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/27/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions123.6002/06/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2511/15/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions480.0011/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0008/22/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/17/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions22,912.5005/17/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/29/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers11,456.2506/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0006/08/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0002/16/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2511/15/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0011/02/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0009/20/2016
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions119.0008/23/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,500.0008/22/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/06/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/28/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2506/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5006/07/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5006/07/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/03/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0001/07/2015
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0011/02/2014
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0009/28/2014
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0009/22/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11,779.3809/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,469.8508/05/2014
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections30.0607/20/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions528.7507/10/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions58,750.0006/23/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions705.0006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,610.8506/04/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5003/21/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections55.0003/16/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions411.2502/27/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,231.2502/27/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections1,029.6002/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0012/05/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions341.0010/28/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions136.0009/23/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0008/08/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions129.0007/15/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0007/11/2013
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers203.0005/30/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers531.0002/22/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions241.0002/11/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,468.0001/01/2013
AG-3PCGSGreat Collections23.0012/16/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions141.0012/03/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers6,756.2511/16/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers499.3811/16/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions100.0011/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions200.0009/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/12/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/30/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/30/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11,500.0004/18/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions374.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/18/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0003/08/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/02/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers460.0001/24/2012
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers633.0001/24/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/08/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/07/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers25,875.0008/18/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/01/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/01/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/10/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/12/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0004/26/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,416.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSStack's7,475.0009/23/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions138.0009/09/2009
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,767.0008/06/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,975.0007/31/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions54.0004/29/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0001/29/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0001/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions276.0010/01/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0007/30/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions127.0006/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32,200.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/13/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's2,185.0001/07/2008
MS-64NGCStack's4,313.0009/18/2007
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries18,975.0001/01/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/26/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions39.0001/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's9,200.0009/07/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities7,763.0007/25/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/09/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0004/17/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,140.0003/06/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/23/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/16/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/13/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,213.0001/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/01/2004
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0003/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0011/07/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0005/01/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/13/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries5,865.0001/06/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/29/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0004/25/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0004/01/2002
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/08/2001
MS-62ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers443.0005/28/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0001/06/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/04/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0001/04/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions550.0012/21/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions182.0011/23/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0011/18/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions500.0007/20/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0006/01/2000
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/14/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/06/2000
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena19,550.0008/03/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,860.0003/05/1998
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena12,100.0004/01/1997
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions4,510.0009/01/1996
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena413.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl4.6506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery12.5003/01/1941