As of May, 2024, a 1842 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $1,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $25,200.00 in the 05/07/2023 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: 88,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1842 Quarter (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6515,000.00
MS-64+11,000.00
MS-649,000.00
MS-63+7,000.00
MS-636,000.00
MS-62+4,500.00
MS-624,000.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+1,850.00
AU-581,750.00
AU-55+1,600.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,450.00
AU-531,400.00
AU-50+1,150.00
AU-501,100.00
XF-45+900.00
XF-45750.00
XF-40700.00
VF-35600.00
VF-30500.00
VF-25400.00
VF-20350.00
F-15300.00
F-12200.00
VG-10175.00
VG-8150.00
G-6125.00
G-4100.00
AG-375.00
FR-260.00
PO-150.00

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 State2,500.0015,000.006,888.89
About Uncirculated1,100.001,850.001,475.00
Extremely Fine700.00900.00783.33
Fine and Very Fine200.00600.00391.67
Good and Very Good100.00175.00137.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0075.0061.67

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 1842 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1842-O Quarter Large Date (Regular Strike)35.002,350.002,500.008,000.00
1842-O Quarter Small Date (Regular Strike)400.0045,000.0052,500.0067,500.00
1842 Quarter Small Date (Proof)N/AN/A175,000.00350,000.00

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.

1842 Quarter (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

$312.00

Lowest Sale Price
$978.00

Highest Sale Price
$596.19

Average Sale Price
$975.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$7,154.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+8,812.5025,200.0014,396.88
MS-6512,600.0012,600.0012,600.00
MS-644,600.0018,700.006,972.44
MS-631,610.004,230.002,932.17
MS-62747.006,050.002,475.50
MS-611,140.001,840.001,600.31
MS-601,100.003,450.002,475.00
AU-58920.001,175.001,033.64
AU-554.401,208.00814.79
AU-53564.001,200.00824.60
AU-50312.00978.00596.19
XF-45403.00540.00462.89
XF-40253.00540.50375.50
VF-35432.00489.00468.20
VF-30219.00399.50306.24
VF-25264.00264.00264.00
VF-20150.00253.00206.40
F-15253.00253.00253.00
F-122.50141.0093.83
VG-8121.00489.00206.80
G-492.0092.0092.00
PO-1385.00385.00385.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1842 Quarter (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 $25,200.00.

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 1842 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1842 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.38% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.48% / 6.03% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1842 Quarter (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-35PCGSHeritage Auctions483.6005/17/2023
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0005/10/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions408.0005/10/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25,200.0005/07/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions264.0004/26/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/29/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions468.0012/14/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/31/2022
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC975.0001/23/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0010/04/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/01/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers528.0006/16/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0004/21/2021
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0003/31/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers12,600.0001/30/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions336.0001/02/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0009/09/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/15/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5011/02/2016
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers564.0011/02/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/22/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/23/2016
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers822.5008/09/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions540.5008/02/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions458.2503/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0012/03/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/16/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions423.0005/10/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions318.4302/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/27/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/08/2014
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0011/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,169.0008/08/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions141.0004/01/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions793.0003/21/2013
XF-45NGCGreat Collections430.0002/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0002/07/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions217.0001/09/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/16/2012
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers2,937.5011/16/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions429.0008/02/2012
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers834.0011/15/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/13/2011
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions417.0009/07/2011
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers920.0008/15/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/01/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/27/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/03/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/22/2010
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions345.0008/11/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/03/2010
AU-50PCGSStack's978.0011/09/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/31/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2009
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,036.0011/10/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions431.0010/01/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/19/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions920.0002/13/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0001/09/2008
AU-55PCGSStack's1,208.0001/07/2008
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers949.0009/25/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/20/2007
MS-61NGCStack's1,696.2508/05/2007
MS-63NONEStack's3,680.0008/05/2007
AU-55PCGSBowers & Merena949.0008/04/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/14/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/30/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/13/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0002/13/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/09/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/24/2006
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities850.0001/03/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/03/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0002/28/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/23/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0007/20/2004
MS-60NONEStack's/ANR2,875.0006/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/17/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0009/22/2003
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,775.0007/25/2003
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,600.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0006/09/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0004/25/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0004/01/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,750.0005/21/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0004/05/2001
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions747.0001/04/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions334.0001/08/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena13,800.0001/04/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/1999
MS-60NONEStack's3,450.0003/09/1999
MS-64NONEDavid Akers18,700.0005/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers6,050.0005/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers2,090.0005/01/1998
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena3,520.0003/05/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena6,160.0004/01/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,100.0002/01/1997
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,310.0008/01/1996
PO-1NONEBowers & Merena385.0003/01/1988
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl4.4006/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery2.5003/01/1941