As of May, 2024, a 1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters in circulated condition is worth between $65.00 and $2,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $49,350.00 in the 09/14/2015 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 398,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838

1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6640,000.00
MS-65+35,000.00
MS-6520,000.00
MS-64+10,000.00
MS-647,500.00
MS-63+5,500.00
MS-634,500.00
MS-62+3,750.00
MS-623,000.00
MS-612,750.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,250.00
AU-581,750.00
AU-55+1,500.00
AU-551,250.00
AU-53+1,100.00
AU-531,000.00
AU-50+900.00
AU-50800.00
XF-45+700.00
XF-45600.00
XF-40500.00
VF-35325.00
VF-30275.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20225.00
F-15175.00
F-12160.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8140.00
G-6130.00
G-4120.00
AG-3100.00
FR-285.00
PO-165.00

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 State2,500.0040,000.0012,227.27
About Uncirculated800.002,250.001,318.75
Extremely Fine500.00700.00600.00
Fine and Very Fine160.00325.00235.00
Good and Very Good120.00150.00135.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good65.00100.0083.33

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 1831 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1831 Quarter Large Letters (Proof)N/AN/A25,000.00175,000.00
1831 Quarter Small Letters (Regular Strike)65.002,250.002,500.00125,000.00
1831 Quarter Large Letters (Regular Strike)65.002,250.002,500.0045,000.00
1831 Quarter Browning-5, RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)120.002,250.002,500.0035,000.00
1831 Quarter Browning 6 Lg Letters (Regular Strike)120.002,250.002,500.0011,000.00
1831 Quarter Browning-7, RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)1,000.005,000.00N/AN/A
1831 Quarter Browning 2 Sm Letters (Regular Strike)65.002,250.002,500.0055,000.00
1831 Quarter Browning 3 Sm Letters (Regular Strike)350.002,250.0040,000.0040,000.00
1831 Quarter Browning 4 Sm Letters (Regular Strike)65.002,250.002,500.0040,000.00
1831 Quarter Large Letters, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A85,000.00400,000.00

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.

1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (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

$4,080.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,225.00

Highest Sale Price
$6,157.88

Average Sale Price
$5,280.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$49,263.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+49,350.0049,350.0049,350.00
MS-6631,725.0046,000.0038,862.50
MS-644,080.008,225.006,157.88
MS-63990.004,313.002,797.20
MS-62978.00978.00978.00
MS-61650.001,527.501,224.17
MS-601,208.001,703.751,455.88
AU-58881.251,997.501,399.58
AU-55720.00998.75859.38
AU-50276.00299.00287.50
XF-45254.00336.00291.50
XF-40196.00196.00196.00
VF-35258.50353.00305.75
VF-30167.00167.00167.00
VF-2063.0089.0080.33
F-15121.00121.00121.00
PO-1138.00276.00214.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $49,350.00.

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 1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.55% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.36% / 4.55% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1831 Quarter Browning 1 Sm Letters (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-15NGCHeritage Auctions121.0011/09/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/24/2022
AU-55ANACSStack's Bowers720.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0007/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0006/20/2021
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5005/27/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers336.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0008/19/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/10/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/22/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7508/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31,725.0008/02/2017
MS-66+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers49,350.0009/14/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0003/01/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5008/05/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0002/27/2014
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers1,703.7507/27/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0001/09/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers881.2511/16/2012
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,163.0005/31/2012
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers1,208.0003/22/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions196.0004/28/2010
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions230.0008/11/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/30/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/09/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0008/15/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/06/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0006/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions63.0001/30/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/28/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0011/28/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions254.0002/02/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions650.0011/09/2000
MS-63NONEStack's990.0008/10/1990