As of May, 2024, a 1856 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $575.00 and $4,500.00, 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 $10,575.00 in the 06/23/2014 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: 6.20 grams
Mintage: 7,264,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1856 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-664,500.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-653,250.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,250.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-631,000.00
MS-62+750.00
MS-62650.00
MS-61600.00
MS-60575.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+450.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+375.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+325.00
AU-50300.00
XF-45+250.00
XF-45200.00
XF-40175.00
VF-35125.00
VF-30110.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2090.00
F-1575.00
F-1265.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-645.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00
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 State575.004,500.001,743.18
About Uncirculated300.00550.00406.25
Extremely Fine175.00250.00208.33
Fine and Very Fine65.00125.0094.17
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.50
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 1856 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1856-O Quarter (Regular Strike)35.001,350.001,750.0015,000.00
1856-S Quarter (Regular Strike)300.0011,000.0012,500.0045,000.00
1856 Quarter (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.0022,500.00
1856 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,500.0060,000.00

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.

1856 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

$47.00

Lowest Sale Price
$228.00

Highest Sale Price
$118.42

Average Sale Price
$89.00

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$4,618.57

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-663,231.2510,575.004,962.98
MS-65+1,527.504,600.002,926.77
MS-654,140.004,140.004,140.00
MS-64750.006,900.001,251.58
MS-634.501,725.00578.49
MS-62242.00528.00359.15
MS-61299.00518.00387.58
MS-6092.00414.00241.98
AU-58150.00446.50272.89
AU-551.15360.00180.22
AU-5360.00220.00158.30
AU-5047.00228.00118.42
XF-4540.00222.00100.65
XF-4036.00265.0073.57
VF-3552.0089.0064.67
VF-3023.0080.0043.40
VF-2023.0943.0034.02
AG-312.0012.0012.00
FR-210.0010.0010.00
PO-157.00109.0084.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1856 Quarter (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 $10,575.00.

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 1856 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1856 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.64% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.78% / 3.99% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1856 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
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0009/17/2023
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5004/27/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0004/24/2023
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0003/15/2023
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/08/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions552.0002/08/2023
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC330.0002/05/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0002/01/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions169.0012/21/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0012/21/2022
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0011/13/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions360.0011/02/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0009/21/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/04/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0004/03/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0012/15/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions164.0012/08/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0011/30/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,000.0008/08/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0007/15/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/12/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0011/11/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0010/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions97.0010/14/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0006/24/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0002/19/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/12/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions139.2002/05/2020
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers75.0009/18/2019
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions222.0008/21/2019
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0007/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0006/09/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/29/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/23/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0001/14/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/26/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/26/2018
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC125.0011/18/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions450.0009/09/2018
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0009/05/2018
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC80.0006/17/2018
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0003/26/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/16/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/17/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/26/2017
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions493.5004/25/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0003/07/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/03/2017
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers446.5011/02/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/09/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/23/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions517.0008/02/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/21/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/08/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/31/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/24/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0012/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0011/05/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions822.5010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5010/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0007/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,231.2506/07/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions199.7506/07/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions50.0006/07/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0005/10/2015
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC78.0004/05/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0003/24/2015
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0003/08/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers3,290.0003/06/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8803/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2502/15/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0002/10/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5002/10/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0002/10/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/18/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0011/16/2014
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0010/05/2014
AU-50NGCGreat Collections121.1108/31/2014
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0007/13/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7507/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0006/23/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions90.0006/09/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions86.0005/05/2014
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers193.8804/01/2014
XF-40NGCGreat Collections36.0003/23/2014
VF-20NGCGreat Collections23.0903/23/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections53.0002/16/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/03/2014
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions135.1301/27/2014
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers317.2501/21/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0011/15/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions764.0011/01/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0009/25/2013
FR-2ANACSGreat Collections10.0007/28/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,671.8807/27/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions38.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/11/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions223.0006/05/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0004/08/2013
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections166.0004/07/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/09/2013
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections144.0012/09/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions830.0011/29/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/15/2012
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections46.0010/07/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0009/06/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers176.2506/29/2012
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC217.0006/28/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/18/2012
AG-3ANACSGreat Collections12.0004/01/2012
VF-20NGCGreat Collections43.0003/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0002/13/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/03/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC966.0012/08/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0010/13/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions109.0010/03/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions40.0009/12/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/18/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0004/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0003/17/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,875.0012/27/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions65.0012/13/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/25/2010
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC106.0010/21/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/11/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0008/02/2010
VF-30DGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0006/14/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/02/2010
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0003/24/2010
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0003/15/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0002/22/2010
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0001/18/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0010/22/2009
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC139.0009/21/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0008/26/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,565.0008/05/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions109.0007/15/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions40.0007/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions47.0005/27/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/22/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0003/16/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/09/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions60.0003/02/2009
AU-50DGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0002/26/2009
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,858.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0012/04/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions45.0011/10/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/15/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/22/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,169.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSStack's330.0003/26/2008
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC109.0003/20/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions98.0003/19/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0003/05/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0001/09/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/05/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/29/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/10/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/02/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/02/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0008/15/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/15/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/08/2007
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC449.0007/30/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/12/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0005/28/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0005/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/09/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/21/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/21/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/17/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/10/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0001/10/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0012/06/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,875.0011/16/2006
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC78.0010/23/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions439.0008/22/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions173.0008/22/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0008/16/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0008/14/2006
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries4,025.0005/28/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions389.0004/23/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/11/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/06/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/06/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0003/06/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries3,910.0002/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0001/03/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions72.0011/13/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions403.0011/07/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,000.0009/18/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/01/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0008/21/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/17/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/03/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0006/05/2005
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,552.0005/29/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions191.0003/09/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC518.0003/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0003/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/13/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/09/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/17/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,613.0001/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/05/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0012/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0011/04/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0010/27/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions879.0009/15/2004
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers414.0009/07/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0008/23/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/01/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions97.0006/30/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR2,185.0006/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,140.0005/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions950.0003/10/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,210.0001/31/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0001/12/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0012/24/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0007/26/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0007/16/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0005/28/2003
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0005/01/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/12/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/08/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0007/31/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,645.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions875.0011/20/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/15/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/09/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0008/08/2001
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena575.0006/28/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions759.0006/02/2001
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0005/21/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0004/05/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions184.0002/24/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/01/2001
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/04/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions270.0012/21/2000
PO-1PCIHeritage Auctions87.0011/09/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0010/01/2000
XF-40PCIHeritage Auctions38.0008/31/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0006/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/07/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/08/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/09/1998
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl1.1506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.5003/01/1941