As of May, 2024, a 1843 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $8,625.00 in the 09/14/2003 by renowned auctioneer Superior Galleries, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.74 grams
Mintage: 645,600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1843 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-6610,000.00
MS-65+6,500.00
MS-655,500.00
MS-64+5,000.00
MS-644,500.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+1,500.00
MS-621,250.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58800.00
AU-55+750.00
AU-55700.00
AU-53+600.00
AU-53550.00
AU-50+500.00
AU-50450.00
XF-45+400.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40300.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30200.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20125.00
F-1575.00
F-1265.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00

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 State1,000.0010,000.003,804.55
About Uncirculated450.00900.00656.25
Extremely Fine300.00400.00350.00
Fine and Very Fine65.00250.00144.17
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good30.0035.0032.50

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 1843 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1843-O Quarter (Regular Strike)30.003,750.004,000.0020,000.00
1843 Quarter (Proof)N/AN/A32,500.00125,000.00
1843-O Quarter Large O FS-501 (Regular Strike)300.007,500.0017,500.0017,500.00

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.

1843 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

$863.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,840.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,827.38

Average Sale Price
$2,000.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$29,238.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+3,642.508,625.005,181.36
MS-64+3,290.003,290.003,290.00
MS-64863.004,840.001,827.38
MS-635.002,280.00960.78
MS-62431.001,438.00803.65
MS-61334.00822.50546.65
MS-60265.00546.00378.67
AU-58+2,640.002,640.002,640.00
AU-58345.001,276.00606.10
AU-554.20705.00229.64
AU-53115.00288.00208.00
AU-5057.00276.00194.20
XF-45+336.00336.00336.00
XF-45109.00252.00189.50
XF-4051.00212.00127.41
VF-35264.00264.00264.00
VF-202.0069.0035.50
VG-826.0026.0026.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1843 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $8,625.00.

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 1843 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1843 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.85% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.92% / 6.15% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1843 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-35NGCStack's Bowers264.0007/26/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/21/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0005/17/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0003/29/2023
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/29/2023
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/29/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions780.0002/20/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/23/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0007/06/2022
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/29/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0005/04/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0012/01/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/10/2021
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC650.0009/06/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/12/2020
AU-58+PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0008/11/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions660.0002/19/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0002/19/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/19/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,000.0011/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions174.0008/28/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0006/26/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/09/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions63.0005/29/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions564.0005/16/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0004/10/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/06/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0001/04/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5001/03/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers211.5011/02/2016
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3808/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/10/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions564.0008/02/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions517.0007/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,642.5007/07/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/14/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/08/2016
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions822.5003/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5003/03/2016
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5001/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,244.1008/12/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions105.7506/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/07/2015
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions482.9305/31/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0005/12/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0005/10/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/08/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.8809/15/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions890.6504/23/2014
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0011/15/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions106.0009/30/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0009/30/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0006/05/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0004/24/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0004/08/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions223.0003/18/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0001/09/2013
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers558.0001/01/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions100.0011/26/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/12/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/16/2012
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/02/2012
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,438.0011/15/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/27/2011
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena690.0011/03/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0003/25/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/03/2009
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC437.0009/21/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0008/05/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/01/2009
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0005/21/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions207.0004/14/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions518.0010/02/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0010/01/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's6,325.0009/18/2007
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC345.0009/13/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions431.0008/15/2007
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC265.0006/04/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/22/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/01/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions351.0007/11/2006
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions633.0007/11/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2006
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,668.0005/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/22/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0002/09/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions76.0001/30/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities550.0001/03/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSStack's/ANR6,440.0010/06/2005
AU-58PCGSSuperior Galleries1,276.0009/19/2005
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,616.0003/08/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0003/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/23/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/02/2005
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions748.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/01/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries8,625.0009/14/2003
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions368.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0006/02/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions472.0004/01/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions334.0001/03/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0008/06/2001
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions185.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena863.0008/09/2000
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions334.0008/06/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/06/2000
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/05/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,840.0004/01/1997
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena468.0003/01/1988
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl4.2006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery5.0003/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery2.0003/01/1941