As of May, 2024, a 1796 Quarter Browning 1 in circulated condition is worth between $8,000.00 and $135,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150,000.00 and $3,250,000.00, 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 $264,000.00 in the 11/01/2017 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 27.50 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 6,146
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Quarters 1796-1807

1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-673,250,000.00
MS-66+3,000,000.00
MS-662,750,000.00
MS-65+850,000.00
MS-65600,000.00
MS-64+450,000.00
MS-64400,000.00
MS-63+300,000.00
MS-63250,000.00
MS-62+225,000.00
MS-62200,000.00
MS-61175,000.00
MS-60150,000.00
AU-58+135,000.00
AU-58125,000.00
AU-55+110,000.00
AU-55100,000.00
AU-53+90,000.00
AU-5385,000.00
AU-50+82,500.00
AU-5080,000.00
XF-45+77,500.00
XF-4575,000.00
XF-4070,000.00
VF-3565,000.00
VF-3060,000.00
VF-2555,000.00
VF-2052,500.00
F-1542,500.00
F-1237,500.00
VG-1035,000.00
VG-827,500.00
G-622,500.00
G-417,500.00
AG-312,500.00
FR-29,000.00
PO-18,000.00

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 State150,000.003,250,000.00969,230.77
About Uncirculated80,000.00135,000.00100,937.50
Extremely Fine70,000.0077,500.0074,166.67
Fine and Very Fine37,500.0065,000.0052,083.33
Good and Very Good17,500.0035,000.0025,625.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good8,000.0012,500.009,833.33

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 1796 Draped 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1796 Quarter (Regular Strike)7,000.00110,000.00125,000.003,000,000.00
1796 Quarter Browning 2 (Regular Strike)7,000.00110,000.00125,000.003,000,000.00

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.

1796 Quarter Browning 1 (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

$3,290.00

Lowest Sale Price
$57,500.00

Highest Sale Price
$13,739.17

Average Sale Price
$3,290.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$123,652.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64+264,000.00264,000.00264,000.00
MS-63105,750.00138,000.00121,875.00
MS-6154,625.0054,625.0054,625.00
MS-6036,800.0082,250.0059,525.00
AU-5832,200.0082,250.0054,600.00
AU-5543,700.0054,625.0049,162.50
AU-5341,125.0055,814.0046,713.00
XF-4537,375.0054,625.0042,406.25
XF-4038,400.0048,875.0044,175.00
VF-2525,300.0025,300.0025,300.00
VF-2027,888.0027,888.0027,888.00
F-1525,850.0025,850.0025,850.00
F-128,871.0023,500.0016,142.75
VG-109,000.0025,300.0015,245.00
VG-814,000.0016,100.0015,125.00
G-614,687.5014,687.5014,687.50
G-43,480.008,400.005,480.00
AG-33,105.006,900.004,647.47
FR-22,300.006,300.004,433.33
PO-13,290.0057,500.0013,739.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64+ having the highest max price $264,000.00.

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 1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.49% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 20.34% / 8.47% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1796 Quarter Browning 1 (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
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions6,300.0011/19/2023
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0002/27/2022
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers9,000.0008/25/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers10,200.0011/20/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0001/14/2019
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0012/14/2018
G-4ICGStack's Bowers3,480.0008/22/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions43,200.0001/03/2018
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions264,000.0011/01/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers105,750.0008/09/2016
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions14,687.5006/08/2016
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0012/03/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/29/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions49,350.0008/16/2015
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0004/26/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions44,650.0003/01/2015
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7501/07/2015
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions4,846.8808/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions82,250.0006/23/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0006/04/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers9,282.5004/01/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers9,282.5003/18/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers9,282.5003/04/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions10,281.2502/27/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers9,282.5002/18/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers9,282.5002/04/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0002/03/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0004/24/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions25,850.0003/21/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions23,500.0001/09/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions82,250.0001/09/2013
F-12NGCStack's Bowers8,871.0001/01/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions55,814.0009/06/2012
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers17,625.0008/04/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers46,000.0011/15/2011
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138,000.0004/27/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0002/03/2011
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena27,888.0006/17/2010
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions40,250.0004/28/2010
XF-45PCGSStack's54,625.0003/02/2010
VG-8PCGSStack's14,000.0003/01/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions54,625.0001/01/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0004/01/2008
AU-55NONEStack's43,700.0002/26/2008
FR-2NONEStack's2,300.0002/26/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions48,875.0001/01/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions57,500.0007/12/2007
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions3,105.0005/01/2007
MS-60NONEStack's36,800.0003/01/2007
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0008/14/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions19,550.0006/01/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/02/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions37,375.0002/23/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions54,625.0002/23/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions37,375.0001/12/2005
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions25,300.0008/18/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions32,200.0005/01/2003