As of May, 2024, a 1859-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $60,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $48,875.00 in the 08/13/2006 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: 80,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1859-S Quarter (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
AU-5860,000.00
AU-55+45,000.00
AU-5540,000.00
AU-53+30,000.00
AU-5325,000.00
AU-50+17,500.00
AU-5015,000.00
XF-45+10,000.00
XF-458,500.00
XF-406,000.00
VF-355,000.00
VF-302,500.00
VF-251,750.00
VF-201,500.00
F-151,350.00
F-121,250.00
VG-101,100.00
VG-8800.00
G-6700.00
G-4600.00
AG-3450.00
FR-2350.00
PO-1300.00

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($)
About Uncirculated15,000.0060,000.0033,214.29
Extremely Fine6,000.0010,000.008,166.67
Fine and Very Fine1,250.005,000.002,225.00
Good and Very Good600.001,100.00800.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good300.00450.00366.67

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 1859 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1859-O Quarter (Regular Strike)40.002,750.003,500.0045,000.00
1859 Quarter (Regular Strike)25.00600.00700.0025,000.00
1859 Quarter (Proof)650.00750.001,000.0030,000.00
1859 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.0015,000.00
1859 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0025,000.00

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.

1859-S 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

$345.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,280.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,651.93

Average Sale Price
$3,120.00

Most Recent Sale Price
21

Number of Sales
$55,690.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-5830,550.0030,550.0030,550.00
AU-557,260.0048,875.0029,445.00
AU-5316,675.0021,850.0019,262.50
AU-50978.0024,000.008,510.50
XF-45550.007,475.004,579.91
XF-40345.005,280.002,651.93
VF-351,763.004,100.002,541.50
VF-30805.003,738.001,900.07
VF-25881.251,840.001,264.53
VF-20159.001,020.00639.62
F-15414.00602.40508.20
F-12196.001,380.00687.73
VG-106.301,035.00522.04
VG-8155.00552.00366.80
G-6348.00575.00409.92
G-457.00216.00128.30
AG-320.00173.00120.25
FR-2109.00109.00109.00
PO-175.007,050.001,190.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1859-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to AU-58. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-55 having the highest max price $48,875.00.

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 1859-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1859-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.15% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.69% / 5.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1859-S 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
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0009/17/2023
XF-40PCGSScotsman2,065.0007/28/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/12/2023
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions384.0005/10/2023
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0004/24/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/24/2023
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,155.0004/16/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/29/2023
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0002/22/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0001/18/2023
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0001/15/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions159.0007/06/2022
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,100.0006/05/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0003/23/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions456.0003/14/2022
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC755.0001/30/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/13/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/04/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0008/25/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/23/2021
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions552.0006/23/2021
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0004/18/2021
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0002/25/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/24/2021
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions5,280.0011/22/2020
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/18/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/04/2020
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0010/18/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions10,500.0008/09/2020
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,960.0006/07/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/04/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/07/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,200.0012/07/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions408.0008/21/2019
XF-45PCGSKagin's6,000.0004/01/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/16/2019
AU-50ICGStack's Bowers2,280.0003/05/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/14/2019
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0001/13/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions348.0012/26/2018
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0009/19/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,440.0009/09/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0006/17/2018
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions602.4004/29/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0003/29/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/13/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/03/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0001/03/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/03/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0006/08/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0003/29/2017
XF-45PCGSKagin's6,462.5003/09/2017
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers3,525.0011/02/2016
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/01/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions493.5002/04/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,347.5001/06/2016
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,997.5012/03/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5010/29/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.1308/16/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/12/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions940.0007/12/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5006/21/2015
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions258.5006/14/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/07/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/12/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.2502/01/2015
F-12NGCGoldberg Auctioneers528.7501/27/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions455.9012/04/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/09/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions881.2511/06/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/06/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions105.7511/02/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions129.2509/22/2014
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections363.0008/03/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions30,550.0006/23/2014
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections429.0005/18/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions734.3804/07/2014
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions7,050.0003/20/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/27/2014
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections363.0002/09/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers11,162.5002/05/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions485.0009/25/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.0006/05/2013
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers3,466.0005/30/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.0005/27/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0004/24/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/24/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0004/24/2013
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0003/21/2013
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0003/11/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/03/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0011/29/2012
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0010/18/2012
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0008/04/2012
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/18/2012
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers2,128.0003/22/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/08/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/02/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/02/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/03/2012
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0012/08/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0011/08/2011
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/13/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0010/13/2011
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/13/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions187.0010/13/2011
AU-50NONEStack's Bowers6,038.0008/15/2011
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/07/2011
VG-10ANACSStack's Bowers1,035.0003/31/2011
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0011/03/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0008/11/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/11/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/08/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/28/2010
XF-45PCGSStack's6,500.0007/01/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions115.0009/24/2008
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2008
AU-50PCGSStack's24,000.0007/27/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0003/12/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions127.0011/12/2007
VF-30NONEStack's3,738.0010/16/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/16/2007
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions8,913.0003/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/01/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions32,200.0001/01/2007
VF-20ANACSSuperior Galleries805.0011/16/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0011/01/2006
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0008/14/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions48,875.0008/13/2006
PO-1ANACSDavid Lawrence RC391.0007/17/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/06/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/05/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions960.0006/01/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/02/2006
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions460.0012/19/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0006/29/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/08/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/23/2005
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC16,675.0003/06/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/02/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/12/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions978.0001/12/2005
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena2,185.0007/01/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/30/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0006/16/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions776.0011/17/2003
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2003
XF-40NGCSuperior Galleries1,093.0001/06/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0011/25/2002
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0002/06/2000
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena7,260.0004/01/1997
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries2,640.0002/01/1997
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena550.0003/01/1988
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl6.3006/01/1941
VG-10NONENumismatic Gallery12.0003/01/1941