As of May, 2024, a 1840 Quarter Drapery in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $1,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,250.00 and $32,500.00, 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 $35,250.00 in the 11/15/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 188,127
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1840 Quarter Drapery (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6632,500.00
MS-65+27,500.00
MS-6525,000.00
MS-64+22,500.00
MS-6420,000.00
MS-63+8,500.00
MS-637,000.00
MS-62+3,500.00
MS-622,750.00
MS-612,500.00
MS-602,250.00
AU-58+1,500.00
AU-581,250.00
AU-55+1,100.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+900.00
AU-53850.00
AU-50+800.00
AU-50750.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45550.00
XF-40500.00
VF-35400.00
VF-30350.00
VF-25275.00
VF-20225.00
F-15200.00
F-12125.00
VG-1075.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State2,250.0032,500.0014,000.00
About Uncirculated750.001,500.001,018.75
Extremely Fine500.00650.00566.67
Fine and Very Fine125.00400.00262.50
Good and Very Good40.0075.0052.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0035.0030.00

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 1840 Liberty Seated 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1840-O Quarter No Drapery (Regular Strike)30.002,350.002,500.0040,000.00
1840-O Quarter Drapery (Regular Strike)25.002,000.002,250.0035,000.00
1840 Quarter Drapery (Proof)N/AN/A175,000.00250,000.00
1840-O Quarter FS-501 Drapery Large O (Regular Strike)1,500.006,500.0035,000.0035,000.00

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.

1840 Quarter Drapery (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$134.00
Lowest Sale Price
$408.00
Highest Sale Price
$241.45
Average Sale Price
$400.00
Most Recent Sale Price
20
Number of Sales
$4,829.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6614,687.5035,250.0022,520.83
MS-65+6,728.0014,950.008,629.50
MS-647.2534,500.0013,965.38
MS-6312.0022,325.005,243.29
MS-621,380.002,070.001,761.79
MS-611,380.001,800.001,539.33
MS-60489.001,840.00926.60
AU-58690.00690.00690.00
AU-55414.78840.00687.50
AU-53305.50423.00360.50
AU-50180.001,058.00448.73
XF-45130.00423.00286.80
XF-40134.00408.00241.45
VF-35161.00468.00280.67
VF-30115.00312.00223.75
VF-25138.00180.00159.00
VF-2060.00196.00104.33
F-15139.00139.00139.00
F-1259.0059.0059.00
PO-174.00207.00152.94

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1840 Quarter Drapery (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 $35,250.00.

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 1840 Quarter Drapery (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1840 Quarter Drapery (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.60% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.35% / 4.76% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1840 Quarter Drapery (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
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions660.0006/07/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/24/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/29/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions528.0002/08/2023
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC400.0011/27/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0005/04/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/29/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions22,325.0002/25/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/18/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0010/18/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0005/03/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/19/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0002/12/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/05/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions372.0009/11/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions109.0005/15/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/01/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions168.0003/13/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2019
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions204.0012/26/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/19/2018
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers408.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/15/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/06/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/30/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/03/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions648.0009/12/2017
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions399.5003/28/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/03/2017
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers423.0011/02/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0009/07/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions282.0007/27/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions705.0007/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14,687.5004/27/2016
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers305.5011/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0010/28/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions423.0006/21/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions305.5005/31/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0005/12/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,656.7511/06/2014
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0011/02/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions414.7810/08/2014
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7509/15/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions35,250.0011/15/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0011/01/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions270.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,819.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0007/11/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0003/21/2013
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers180.0002/22/2013
XF-40NGCGreat Collections134.0002/17/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0008/02/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers863.0001/24/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0010/17/2011
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/11/2010
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0008/11/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions374.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's9,500.0007/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions518.0003/01/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/01/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-62NGCStack's2,013.0007/27/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/02/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0005/28/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions150.0004/16/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's14,000.0011/13/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0008/06/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2007
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions115.0005/23/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions693.0005/15/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/14/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0004/16/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/06/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/13/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/24/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0001/03/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0011/07/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/09/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/26/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0006/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0003/28/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0003/06/2005
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0003/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2005
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0001/09/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions319.0012/13/2004
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0011/30/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/01/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0007/26/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,635.0003/25/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0002/11/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/04/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena7,188.0009/14/2003
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0002/24/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/25/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/21/2002
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0003/07/2002
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions215.0011/28/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena9,200.0005/21/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries6,728.0010/01/2000
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions130.0007/06/2000
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0011/11/1999
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,245.0002/01/1999
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries7,975.0002/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena7,700.0007/28/1997
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,310.0008/16/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena13,200.0003/01/1988
AU-50NONEBowers & Ruddy875.0003/01/1980
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl7.2506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery12.0003/01/1941

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