As of May, 2024, a 1855-S Quarter Arrows in circulated condition is worth between $125.00 and $4,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $46,000.00 in the 07/27/2008 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.20 grams
Mintage: 396,400
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1855-S Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6540,000.00
MS-64+27,500.00
MS-6422,500.00
MS-63+12,500.00
MS-6310,000.00
MS-62+8,000.00
MS-627,000.00
MS-615,500.00
MS-604,500.00
AU-58+4,250.00
AU-584,000.00
AU-55+3,500.00
AU-553,250.00
AU-53+2,750.00
AU-532,500.00
AU-50+2,250.00
AU-502,000.00
XF-45+1,850.00
XF-451,750.00
XF-401,500.00
VF-351,250.00
VF-301,100.00
VF-251,000.00
VF-20800.00
F-15600.00
F-12500.00
VG-10425.00
VG-8375.00
G-6325.00
G-4225.00
AG-3175.00
FR-2150.00
PO-1125.00

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 State4,500.0040,000.0015,277.78
About Uncirculated2,000.004,250.003,062.50
Extremely Fine1,500.001,850.001,700.00
Fine and Very Fine500.001,250.00875.00
Good and Very Good225.00425.00337.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good125.00175.00150.00

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 1855 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1855 Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike)30.00800.00850.0045,000.00
1855-O Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike)75.006,000.007,500.0030,000.00
1855 Quarter Arrows (Proof)N/AN/A6,500.0040,000.00
1855 Quarter Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0075,000.00

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.

1855-S Quarter Arrows (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

$138.00

Lowest Sale Price
$940.00

Highest Sale Price
$549.20

Average Sale Price
$372.00

Most Recent Sale Price
20

Number of Sales
$10,984.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+11,213.0019,975.0015,379.33
MS-6415,275.0046,000.0024,215.00
MS-632,750.009,900.006,374.00
MS-622,420.005,750.004,342.50
MS-60940.002,300.001,465.00
AU-581,438.001,811.001,581.33
AU-551,219.001,783.001,473.33
AU-53661.001,650.001,044.75
AU-5090.001,320.00763.63
XF-45374.001,610.001,069.73
XF-40138.00940.00549.20
VF-35242.00705.00473.50
VF-30427.001,680.00815.91
VF-25121.00408.00264.50
VF-2082.00705.00312.17
F-1579.00517.00284.93
F-1213.75432.00145.96
VG-10120.00222.00168.63
VG-8137.50240.00201.83
G-659.00312.00145.00
G-442.00159.0095.50
PO-192.00446.50275.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1855-S Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $46,000.00.

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 1855-S Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1855-S Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.32% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.62% / 6.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1855-S Quarter Arrows (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
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/12/2023
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions432.0006/21/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/24/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/12/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions372.0004/05/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions300.0002/22/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions384.0002/08/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions780.0011/30/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,450.0011/27/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/27/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions600.0007/06/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/17/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0003/23/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions540.0003/14/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions149.0002/09/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/04/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/04/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers870.0008/25/2021
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/05/2021
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions168.0003/10/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/10/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0010/07/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,105.0008/23/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/04/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions222.0001/01/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/07/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions312.0004/03/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/06/2019
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/19/2018
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers408.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0007/15/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0003/13/2018
VF-30PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,086.8801/25/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions446.5008/02/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/04/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/03/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/10/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5005/31/2016
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers493.5005/04/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5003/29/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/28/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2510/27/2015
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions423.0006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0005/12/2015
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers5,875.0003/06/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions19,975.0001/07/2015
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections137.5009/14/2014
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers5,875.0008/06/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,001.1007/10/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/23/2014
XF-45NGCGreat Collections1,265.0003/30/2014
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers564.0003/27/2014
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0002/23/2014
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions70.0001/06/2014
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0009/30/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/08/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/05/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers441.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions388.0002/25/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions427.0001/09/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,650.0001/09/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0010/18/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers92.0003/22/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/13/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0007/07/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/07/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2011
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0001/03/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0009/20/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/11/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0008/11/2010
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/02/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/08/2010
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions417.0007/08/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions59.0008/26/2009
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena4,025.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0005/01/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions42.0004/08/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0001/01/2009
F-15DGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0010/02/2008
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions81.0009/29/2008
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's46,000.0007/27/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions489.0005/28/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/28/2008
MS-62ANACSSuperior Galleries5,750.0001/05/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/15/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/14/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers24,150.0002/13/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/13/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0008/22/2006
AU-55NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,783.0008/11/2006
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/07/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/14/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions925.0005/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0005/01/2006
AU-53PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0001/03/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/04/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0006/05/2005
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena1,219.0003/10/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,338.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/28/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
AU-55NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0012/02/2004
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions219.0010/27/2004
AU-55NGCStack's1,668.0010/13/2004
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0007/01/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/07/2004
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0001/07/2004
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0012/17/2003
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena1,811.0012/04/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/17/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions1,438.0003/20/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/08/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2002
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/01/2002
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/01/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena11,213.0011/29/2001
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0008/08/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,830.0008/06/2000
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions80.0006/08/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/06/2000
XF-40NONEDavid Akers880.0005/01/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena9,900.0004/01/1997
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,420.0009/01/1996
MS-60NONEStack's1,155.0001/01/1995
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena358.0003/01/1988
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0003/01/1988
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl13.7506/01/1941
AU-50NONENumismatic Gallery90.0003/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery25.0003/01/1941