As of May, 2024, a 1898-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $15.00 and $1,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,300.00 and $32,500.00, 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 $20,400.00 in the 12/17/2023 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: 1,020,592
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

1898-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+32,500.00
MS-6723,500.00
MS-66+13,500.00
MS-6610,000.00
MS-65+8,750.00
MS-658,000.00
MS-64+4,750.00
MS-644,250.00
MS-63+3,150.00
MS-632,750.00
MS-62+2,250.00
MS-621,900.00
MS-611,600.00
MS-601,300.00
AU-58+1,150.00
AU-581,075.00
AU-55+950.00
AU-55900.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+550.00
AU-50485.00
XF-45+335.00
XF-45260.00
XF-40215.00
VF-35185.00
VF-30130.00
VF-25115.00
VF-20100.00
F-1580.00
F-1275.00
VG-1050.00
VG-840.00
G-625.00
G-422.00
AG-320.00
FR-218.00
PO-115.00

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 State1,300.0032,500.008,442.86
About Uncirculated485.001,150.00813.75
Extremely Fine215.00335.00270.00
Fine and Very Fine75.00185.00114.17
Good and Very Good22.0050.0034.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good15.0020.0017.67

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-O Quarter (Regular Strike)12.001,225.001,300.0060,000.00
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-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$4,560.00
Lowest Sale Price
$16,100.00
Highest Sale Price
$6,495.27
Average Sale Price
$6,600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
26
Number of Sales
$168,877.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6820,400.0020,400.0020,400.00
MS-6711,400.0018,800.0014,837.83
MS-66+11,400.0011,400.0011,400.00
MS-664,830.0011,500.006,968.21
MS-65+4,560.0016,100.006,495.27
MS-657,638.007,638.007,638.00
MS-64+3,290.003,290.003,290.00
MS-646.255,060.003,300.23
MS-6315.002,760.001,585.00
MS-62910.632,530.001,581.77
MS-611,116.001,116.001,116.00
MS-60350.001,840.001,151.67
AU-58383.051,495.00799.91
AU-55384.00905.99524.77
AU-53127.00690.00395.49
AU-5089.00461.00237.56
XF-4572.00282.00173.94
XF-4063.00135.1387.39
VF-3599.00165.00137.67
VF-3051.00154.0088.75
VF-2595.0095.0095.00
F-1227.0027.0027.00
VG-827.0027.0027.00
PO-120.00199.75105.96

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898-S 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 $20,400.00.

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 1898-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.52% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.88% / 9.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898-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
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20,400.0012/17/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions154.0007/12/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/10/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/29/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers13,200.0003/29/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions480.0002/01/2023
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC905.9901/22/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions336.0001/04/2023
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0012/28/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers192.0012/13/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0009/14/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0008/31/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers12,600.0008/31/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0008/24/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions384.0007/06/2022
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers408.0002/03/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers336.0008/25/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers336.0008/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,500.0007/25/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions192.0004/28/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers11,400.0003/31/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers15,000.0012/21/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0011/22/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0003/25/2020
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions11,400.0008/18/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/26/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/27/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0012/14/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0012/14/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/14/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0008/08/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/28/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,000.0009/25/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,582.5006/21/2017
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0002/20/2017
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0002/20/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0002/16/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/30/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18,027.0009/19/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0009/09/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,511.0009/05/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/10/2016
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC386.0007/25/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0007/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0008/16/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions540.5007/12/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6306/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/07/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3810/20/2014
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7509/22/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5008/05/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1306/30/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0006/23/2014
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC165.0003/30/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions910.6302/27/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8802/03/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0012/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions529.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0009/25/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers383.0509/20/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0008/08/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0006/05/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,638.0006/05/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0006/05/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0005/27/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2013
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections506.0003/17/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions103.0002/11/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/07/2013
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0012/02/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0009/06/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions20.0009/03/2012
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers196.2307/01/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/30/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions461.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/01/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers5,463.0008/15/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions59.0007/07/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions446.0001/05/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,360.0007/29/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0006/17/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0004/26/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/11/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions127.0009/09/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0007/31/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,875.0006/11/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0005/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions89.0004/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2009
AU-53DGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0001/29/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/01/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/04/2008
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions86.0008/25/2008
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC144.0005/05/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/13/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions489.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCStack's11,500.0008/05/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/07/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/19/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/17/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/30/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/04/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/19/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0008/23/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/22/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/12/2006
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe1,265.0003/07/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions27.0001/30/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0009/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/27/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0006/08/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0004/20/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,140.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/01/2005
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/23/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0010/15/2003
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0009/17/2003
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,750.0009/17/2003
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0008/13/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/26/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0009/29/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena5,750.0007/31/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0003/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0008/08/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0005/09/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,290.0004/07/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/04/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0001/04/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0011/18/2000
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0010/19/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions350.0008/24/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,845.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,060.0006/01/2000
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers58.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena6,440.0008/09/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0001/05/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,190.0003/05/1998
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,870.0006/02/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena5,060.0004/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0009/30/1996
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,760.0008/16/1995
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena7,040.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl6.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery15.0003/01/1941

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