As of May, 2024, a 1821 Quarter Browning 3 in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $4,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5,000.00 and $75,000.00, 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 $22,325.00 in the 01/07/2015 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 27.50 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 216,851
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838

1821 Quarter Browning 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6675,000.00
MS-65+55,000.00
MS-6545,000.00
MS-64+15,000.00
MS-6410,000.00
MS-63+9,000.00
MS-638,500.00
MS-62+6,500.00
MS-626,000.00
MS-615,250.00
MS-605,000.00
AU-58+4,750.00
AU-584,500.00
AU-55+3,750.00
AU-553,500.00
AU-53+3,250.00
AU-533,000.00
AU-50+2,600.00
AU-502,500.00
XF-45+2,350.00
XF-452,250.00
XF-401,750.00
VF-351,100.00
VF-30900.00
VF-25800.00
VF-20700.00
F-15450.00
F-12375.00
VG-10300.00
VG-8275.00
G-6200.00
G-4175.00
AG-3135.00
FR-2100.00

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 State5,000.0075,000.0021,840.91
About Uncirculated2,500.004,750.003,481.25
Extremely Fine1,750.002,350.002,116.67
Fine and Very Fine375.001,100.00720.83
Good and Very Good175.00300.00237.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00135.00117.50

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 1821 Capped Bust 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1821 Quarter (Proof)N/AN/A85,000.00375,000.00
1821 Quarter (Regular Strike)75.004,750.005,000.00150,000.00
1821 Quarter Browning 2 (Regular Strike)125.005,750.006,000.0090,000.00
1821 Quarter Browning 4 (Regular Strike)100.004,750.005,000.0075,000.00
1821 Quarter Browning 6 (Regular Strike)7,500.0050,000.00125,000.00125,000.00

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.

1821 Quarter Browning 3 (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

$604.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,765.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,126.33

Average Sale Price
$1,410.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$10,137.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+12,075.0022,325.0017,600.00
MS-644,888.007,637.506,177.70
MS-633,680.005,463.004,536.00
MS-626,325.006,325.006,325.00
MS-601,763.001,763.001,763.00
AU-581,265.002,473.001,822.21
AU-553,055.003,055.003,055.00
AU-531,400.002,232.501,858.75
AU-501,080.002,185.001,597.67
XF-45604.001,765.001,126.33
XF-40403.001,035.00688.83
VF-35431.001,610.00908.60
VF-30489.00489.00489.00
VF-25396.00480.00438.00
VF-20178.00633.00335.29
F-15312.00312.00312.00
F-12132.00306.00229.50
VG-10127.00258.50184.50
VG-8127.00127.00127.00
G-6159.00159.00159.00
G-4109.00109.00109.00
AG-374.0074.0074.00
PO-175.00187.00113.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1821 Quarter Browning 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $22,325.00.

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 1821 Quarter Browning 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1821 Quarter Browning 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.52% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 9.09% / 5.19% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1821 Quarter Browning 3 (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
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/10/2023
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/07/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0003/15/2023
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0011/14/2021
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,300.0004/25/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/20/2021
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/11/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/14/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0001/14/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers960.0008/22/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/21/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/17/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/03/2018
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0002/27/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/04/2017
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions109.0008/02/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/29/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0009/20/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5009/20/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions22,325.0001/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/27/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections187.0002/02/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0011/01/2013
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5009/20/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0007/11/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0006/05/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions178.0002/02/2012
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers403.0001/24/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/03/2012
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/13/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/07/2011
VF-30ANACSStack's Bowers489.0003/31/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,765.0001/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0001/05/2011
AU-53PCGSStack's1,610.0007/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0005/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/30/2008
XF-45PCGSStack's1,700.0007/27/2008
VF-35PCGSStack's1,610.0007/27/2008
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena2,473.0007/26/2008
AU-53PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/08/2008
AU-53PCGSStack's1,400.0011/13/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/01/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/18/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/18/2007
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/17/2007
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0010/02/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/09/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/26/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0002/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0002/23/2005
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/12/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0001/07/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0001/07/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions604.0003/03/2003
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0002/24/2003
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/08/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0011/25/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/03/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions546.0002/01/2001