As of May, 2024, a 1861-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $400.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $32,200.00 in the 01/03/2006 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.20 grams
Mintage: 96,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1861-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-58+40,000.00
AU-5830,000.00
AU-55+20,000.00
AU-5515,000.00
AU-53+13,500.00
AU-5312,500.00
AU-50+11,000.00
AU-5010,000.00
XF-45+9,500.00
XF-459,000.00
XF-406,000.00
VF-354,000.00
VF-303,500.00
VF-253,250.00
VF-203,000.00
F-152,250.00
F-121,500.00
VG-101,350.00
VG-81,250.00
G-61,100.00
G-4900.00
AG-3650.00
FR-2500.00
PO-1400.00

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 Uncirculated10,000.0040,000.0019,000.00
Extremely Fine6,000.009,500.008,166.67
Fine and Very Fine1,500.004,000.002,916.67
Good and Very Good900.001,350.001,150.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good400.00650.00516.67

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 1861 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1861 Quarter (Regular Strike)25.00550.00575.0050,000.00
1861 Quarter (Proof)650.00750.001,000.0010,000.00
1861 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,500.00175,000.00

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.

1861-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

$6.30

Lowest Sale Price
$4,935.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,191.14

Average Sale Price
$2,040.00

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$50,396.30

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-60493.50493.50493.50
AU-5818,800.0032,200.0025,115.00
AU-55495.0018,734.008,286.78
AU-534,600.007,800.006,200.00
AU-501,495.007,763.004,726.83
XF-452,760.009,987.505,978.54
XF-406.304,935.002,191.14
VF-351,955.004,800.002,615.83
VF-30633.002,220.001,426.50
VF-251,610.002,280.001,939.64
VF-20207.002,400.00920.79
F-15357.501,468.751,039.58
F-12159.00940.00445.22
VG-106.001,140.00647.42
VG-860.00960.00437.35
G-698.00660.00343.80
G-4223.00427.00322.25
FR-2264.00288.00276.00
PO-151.002,820.001,368.21

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1861-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-60. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 having the highest max price $32,200.00.

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 1861-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1861-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.92% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 12.78% / 3.76% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1861-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 Auctions2,040.0009/17/2023
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0007/12/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions870.0005/31/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0005/10/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/29/2023
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/29/2023
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/11/2023
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0012/21/2022
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers720.0012/13/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers600.0008/31/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions900.0006/08/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0006/08/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/01/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/16/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers3,600.0011/30/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/04/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/05/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0001/24/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/18/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0008/26/2020
XF-45PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,518.7507/16/2020
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers2,640.0006/23/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0002/26/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/12/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions396.0009/18/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/21/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0012/14/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/14/2018
FR-2ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0009/19/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/22/2018
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/22/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0008/19/2018
AU-53PCGSKagin's7,800.0003/08/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0001/03/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0011/02/2017
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers18,800.0003/29/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0003/29/2017
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5011/02/2016
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers4,935.0011/02/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0008/10/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/08/2016
VG-8DGSDavid Lawrence RC560.0005/15/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions24,675.0004/27/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/29/2015
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers705.0009/14/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/16/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7508/16/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5006/07/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0005/12/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/26/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/01/2015
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers9,987.5002/06/2015
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections438.9007/20/2014
XF-40NGCGreat Collections3,355.0007/13/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections11,669.9006/22/2014
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,762.5003/20/2014
G-6ANACSGreat Collections264.0001/26/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions399.5001/06/2014
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0009/25/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections4,290.0007/21/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions3,173.0006/05/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0006/05/2013
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions217.0004/08/2013
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions558.0001/09/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers587.5011/16/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers822.5008/04/2012
PO-1PCGSScotsman1,437.5007/27/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/12/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0005/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/18/2012
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0010/17/2011
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/13/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0010/13/2011
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers3,738.0008/15/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/11/2011
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18,734.0007/14/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/07/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/05/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0012/02/2010
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/27/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/27/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/22/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions863.0008/11/2010
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
XF-40PCGSStack's4,025.0005/21/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/24/2010
XF-40NONEStack's1,035.0011/09/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions360.0010/22/2009
XF-45PCGSStack's6,325.0007/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0003/17/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
VF-35NONEStack's2,070.0010/16/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2007
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0004/16/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSDavid Lawrence RC83.0007/31/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0007/17/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/11/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities32,200.0001/03/2006
AU-50NGCStack's7,763.0009/07/2005
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena28,750.0007/25/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/29/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/04/2005
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,910.0003/06/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0002/02/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/05/2005
AU-50NGCBowers & Merena7,475.0007/01/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0006/16/2004
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0005/05/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/01/2003
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers81.0006/02/2002
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/24/2002
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0002/06/2000
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/1999
F-15NONEBowers & Merena357.5004/01/1997
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions2,310.0005/01/1996
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena495.0003/01/1988
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl6.3006/01/1941
VG-10NONENumismatic Gallery6.0003/01/1941