As of May, 2024, a 1905-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $13,500.00, 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 $11,000.00 in the 04/01/1997 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 1,884,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

1905-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-6713,500.00
MS-66+8,500.00
MS-665,750.00
MS-65+4,750.00
MS-653,850.00
MS-64+2,400.00
MS-642,100.00
MS-63+1,650.00
MS-631,475.00
MS-62+1,200.00
MS-621,050.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60650.00
AU-58+600.00
AU-58550.00
AU-55+450.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+325.00
AU-53300.00
AU-50+275.00
AU-50250.00
XF-45+230.00
XF-45215.00
XF-40200.00
VF-35175.00
VF-30165.00
VF-25135.00
VF-20125.00
F-15110.00
F-12100.00
VG-1075.00
VG-850.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-330.00
FR-225.00
PO-120.00

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 State650.0013,500.003,663.46
About Uncirculated250.00600.00393.75
Extremely Fine200.00230.00215.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00175.00135.00
Good and Very Good35.0075.0050.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0030.0025.00

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 1905 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1905-O Quarter (Regular Strike)35.00750.00850.0031,500.00
1905 Quarter (Regular Strike)20.00350.00375.00125,000.00
1905 Quarter (Proof)200.00410.00500.0025,000.00
1905 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A575.0036,500.00

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.

1905-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
$4,320.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,519.67

Average Sale Price
$2,755.00

Most Recent Sale Price
27

Number of Sales
$41,031.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-676,038.0011,000.008,915.75
MS-66+7,200.007,200.007,200.00
MS-664,140.006,325.004,956.60
MS-65+2,128.005,463.002,988.19
MS-64+1,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-646.254,320.001,519.67
MS-6312.001,495.00981.67
MS-62329.002,860.00797.27
MS-61364.25576.00457.08
MS-60138.002,310.00634.00
AU-58170.00763.75357.21
AU-55184.00320.00255.19
AU-53127.00219.00173.00
AU-50101.00264.00149.20
XF-45111.63186.00144.95
XF-4098.00178.00125.00
VF-3557.0057.0057.00
VF-3062.00153.00107.75
VF-2040.0089.0067.95
F-1279.0099.0089.00
VG-827.0027.0027.00
G-630.0030.0030.00
G-430.0030.0030.00
AG-313.0013.0013.00
PO-169.00104.0086.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1905-S 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 $11,000.00.

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 1905-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1905-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.36% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 11.11% / 9.80% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1905-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
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/22/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0005/10/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers720.0011/16/2022
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions186.0007/06/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions159.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,755.0003/13/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions576.0002/16/2022
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC76.7511/28/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0006/23/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0006/16/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/31/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,320.0012/21/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/16/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/30/2020
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/10/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC320.0005/31/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0003/25/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0011/17/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0007/10/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,013.2006/09/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions99.0005/22/2019
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0005/19/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/08/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/01/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions420.0003/27/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions360.0003/13/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0001/14/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions750.0012/14/2018
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers288.0009/26/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/19/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/22/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/09/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/08/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/07/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/24/2017
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0009/25/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers576.0009/13/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers705.0006/21/2017
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers129.2503/15/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/25/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,910.0009/05/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers705.0008/09/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions364.2501/10/2016
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC170.0012/27/2015
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers111.6311/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/20/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/16/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/14/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.1306/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7512/07/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0010/27/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,173.7510/08/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7506/04/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections300.3004/20/2014
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers293.7503/27/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/23/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/05/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions705.0012/05/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions217.0011/11/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions101.0010/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/08/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0007/29/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions588.0006/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions354.0004/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions823.0002/07/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions118.0001/07/2013
AG-3PCGSGreat Collections13.0012/23/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions165.0012/03/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/03/2012
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC178.0005/17/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers5,463.0011/15/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/17/2011
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/28/2010
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0011/23/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0010/22/2009
VF-35DGSDavid Lawrence RC57.0009/28/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's4,600.0009/23/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/11/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions127.0009/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/31/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions40.0004/15/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0001/29/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,760.0001/26/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions154.0006/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/13/2008
AU-53ANACSDavid Lawrence RC127.0012/24/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/08/2007
MS-64NGCStack's1,610.0008/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0011/29/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/04/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/19/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,117.0005/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0004/11/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions27.0001/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/02/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC329.0006/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0003/06/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions196.0002/16/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,473.0001/12/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/01/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0010/06/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0009/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/01/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,128.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2003
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0008/13/2003
MS-64NONER.M. Smythe1,035.0008/06/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0001/13/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,128.0006/09/2002
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,140.0011/29/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/08/2001
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions170.0007/25/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions138.0004/05/2001
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,473.0003/15/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/04/2001
MS-60NONEStack's1,064.0009/12/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,830.0006/01/2000
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0002/06/2000
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0008/03/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers2,860.0005/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,300.0003/05/1998
MS-60NONESotheby's2,310.0012/01/1997
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena11,000.0004/01/1997
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/20/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,320.0009/30/1996
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,575.0001/30/1995
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena264.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl6.2506/01/1941
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl7.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery12.0003/01/1941