As of May, 2024, a 1851-O Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $10,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12,500.00 and $75,000.00, 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 $31,050.00 in the 01/12/2005 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: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1851-O 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-6475,000.00
MS-63+50,000.00
MS-6340,000.00
MS-62+30,000.00
MS-6225,000.00
MS-6117,500.00
MS-6012,500.00
AU-58+10,000.00
AU-588,500.00
AU-55+7,500.00
AU-556,500.00
AU-53+5,500.00
AU-535,000.00
AU-50+4,750.00
AU-504,500.00
XF-45+4,250.00
XF-454,000.00
XF-403,500.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,000.00
VF-251,750.00
VF-201,500.00
F-151,250.00
F-121,100.00
VG-101,000.00
VG-8850.00
G-6700.00
G-4600.00
AG-3500.00
FR-2400.00
PO-1350.00

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 State12,500.0075,000.0035,714.29
About Uncirculated4,500.0010,000.006,531.25
Extremely Fine3,500.004,250.003,916.67
Fine and Very Fine1,100.002,500.001,683.33
Good and Very Good600.001,000.00787.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good350.00500.00416.67

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 1851 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1851 Quarter (Regular Strike)75.001,600.001,750.0017,500.00

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.

1851-O 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

$3.25

Lowest Sale Price
$1,495.00

Highest Sale Price
$799.92

Average Sale Price
$690.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$15,198.48

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6328,200.0031,050.0029,625.00
MS-623,740.0018,800.0010,363.67
MS-613,220.005,581.254,400.63
MS-607,188.008,225.007,706.50
AU-586,900.006,900.006,900.00
AU-553,105.003,910.003,507.50
AU-50764.002,937.501,631.69
XF-453,025.003,025.003,025.00
XF-404.003,220.001,539.51
VF-351,057.501,800.001,344.17
VF-30431.001,889.001,003.10
VF-25822.501,610.001,187.81
VF-203.251,495.00799.92
F-15316.00316.00316.00
F-12253.00925.00598.45
VG-10336.00763.75533.85
VG-8170.00748.00507.35
G-6253.00382.00331.67
G-4110.00403.00216.28
AG-375.00216.00153.50
FR-2115.00129.00122.00
PO-1173.00655.65491.21

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1851-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $31,050.00.

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 1851-O Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1851-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.64% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.30% / 4.38% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1851-O 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
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions360.0006/21/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/29/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions336.0002/08/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/08/2023
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0002/05/2023
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,889.0012/11/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions504.0007/06/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0003/09/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/27/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/25/2021
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/09/2021
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers840.0012/21/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/07/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/06/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/05/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/12/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions930.0009/08/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0008/21/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions900.0006/09/2019
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers480.0006/05/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions360.0012/26/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/29/2018
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0006/21/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/22/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/02/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers18,800.0011/02/2016
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers822.5011/02/2016
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions601.6009/07/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/08/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions655.6506/08/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/04/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6312/03/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/16/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/16/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2506/07/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6204/26/2015
MS-62PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,687.0002/19/2015
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions376.0002/03/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions734.3801/07/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions470.0012/04/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5011/06/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions824.8511/06/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2511/06/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions329.0011/06/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,937.5011/06/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions28,200.0010/27/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions164.5009/15/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0007/10/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/10/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0007/10/2014
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers1,116.2503/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions910.6303/21/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.2502/27/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions764.0012/05/2013
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers925.0004/16/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/09/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,177.0001/09/2013
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions129.0010/29/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/06/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/12/2012
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/18/2012
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0010/13/2011
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers1,725.0008/13/2011
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/07/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/17/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/05/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2010
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/08/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/08/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/08/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's3,105.0011/09/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions173.0004/29/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions575.0005/28/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions253.0004/23/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/12/2008
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/21/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions863.0011/14/2007
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0009/27/2007
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0008/20/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0004/02/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0003/20/2007
VF-30ANACSBowers & Merena1,093.0003/01/2007
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2007
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSSuperior Galleries604.0011/16/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/30/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions462.0010/24/2006
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0008/11/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0006/14/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0003/02/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/13/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/24/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,900.0001/03/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions748.0006/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0003/28/2005
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,188.0003/06/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/28/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0002/09/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/09/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions31,050.0001/12/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0001/12/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/05/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0012/08/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions689.0010/31/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0007/26/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0007/20/2004
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena3,910.0007/01/2004
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/12/2004
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0011/05/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0010/29/2003
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,105.0007/30/2003
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0004/28/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/08/2001
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions340.0007/25/2001
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions316.0004/05/2001
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0001/03/2001
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.0002/06/2000
XF-45NONEDavid Akers3,025.0005/01/1998
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena5,280.0003/05/1998
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries3,740.0009/07/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0004/01/1997
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries4,400.0002/01/1997
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena170.0003/01/1988
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl4.0006/01/1941
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery3.2503/01/1941