As of May, 2024, a 1821 Quarter Browning 4 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 $43,125.00 in the 01/05/2006 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 4 (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 3 (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 4 (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

$288.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,610.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,076.18

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
11

Number of Sales
$11,838.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6740,250.0043,125.0041,687.50
MS-6619,550.0029,375.0022,615.00
MS-645,520.009,200.007,417.50
MS-637,050.007,638.007,344.00
MS-611,955.003,173.002,796.50
AU-581,840.008,812.503,519.19
AU-551,208.001,500.001,417.60
AU-53805.001,840.001,481.75
AU-501,200.001,260.001,230.00
XF-45920.001,840.001,452.78
XF-40288.001,610.001,076.18
VF-35552.00650.40601.20
VF-30230.00724.00477.00
VF-20252.00408.00330.00
F-1279.00299.00182.75
VG-10322.00322.00322.00
G-670.0070.0070.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1821 Quarter Browning 4 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-6 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $43,125.00.

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 4 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1821 Quarter Browning 4 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 88.24% share, followed by Stack's / Bowers & Merena with 5.88% / 2.94% 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 4 (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-20PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/07/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0003/15/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,722.0007/17/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0011/14/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/21/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0007/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0007/14/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/28/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions650.4001/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/14/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/14/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/14/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/11/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/11/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions990.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/12/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/09/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/03/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5008/02/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/20/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0006/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,638.0011/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0001/09/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,173.0001/09/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,938.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0010/18/2012
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections724.0010/14/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29,375.0008/02/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/18/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/08/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions40,250.0001/03/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/08/2011
XF-40ANACSStack's Bowers1,093.0008/13/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions417.0004/27/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/27/2011
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0001/03/2011
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
XF-40ANACSStack's1,265.0001/26/2010
XF-40NGCStack's1,035.0007/01/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/01/2009
XF-45PCGSStack's1,700.0011/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena2,473.0007/26/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
AU-58NGCStack's2,990.0011/07/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19,550.0009/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/07/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions43,125.0001/05/2006
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/29/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0009/15/2004
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/05/2004
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2003
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0002/01/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0010/06/2001
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0010/03/2001
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0008/08/2001