As of May, 2024, a 1862 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $550.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $13,750.00 in the 10/01/1992 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: 550
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1862 Quarter (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-666,000.00
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-654,000.00
MS-64+3,250.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,400.00
MS-621,350.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+750.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+600.00
AU-55550.00

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 State1,000.006,000.002,622.73
About Uncirculated550.00750.00637.50

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 1862 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1862 Quarter (Regular Strike)25.00650.00700.0050,000.00
1862-S Quarter (Regular Strike)150.005,250.005,500.0050,000.00
1862 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0065,000.00
1862 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6,500.0027,500.00

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.

1862 Quarter (Proof) – 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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,620.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,791.10

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$100,301.65

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-664,080.008,625.005,637.75
MS-652.8513,750.004,169.14
MS-647.004,620.001,791.10
MS-63546.001,955.001,026.81
MS-62207.001,200.00713.85
MS-61575.00748.00639.00
MS-60345.00720.00541.00
AU-58376.00384.00380.00
AU-55404.001,020.00712.00
AU-50322.00322.00322.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1862 Quarter (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $13,750.00.

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 1862 Quarter (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1862 Quarter (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.62% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Goldberg Auctioneers with 9.55% / 6.74% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1862 Quarter (Proof) 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/19/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0006/12/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/24/2023
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,042.0004/23/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/12/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/05/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0011/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,499.6008/28/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/24/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,200.0007/17/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0012/20/2020
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers720.0012/16/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions852.0010/21/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0009/16/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers384.0007/29/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0006/03/2020
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0012/15/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/07/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0010/24/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0005/12/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0002/20/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/11/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,740.0009/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,100.4002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/02/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/02/2017
MS-63NGCBonham's789.0009/05/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,405.0008/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2017
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0012/15/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0007/07/2016
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7505/19/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/27/2016
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions793.1312/17/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0010/29/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,168.7510/28/2015
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,028.1309/14/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0008/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5005/12/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3804/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/01/2015
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers734.3801/27/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,703.7506/02/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections798.6005/18/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections1,325.5003/09/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections1,002.7902/09/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/08/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers884.7811/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5007/27/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,728.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,233.0005/30/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions999.0011/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0009/06/2012
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,100.0008/05/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2012
MS-65NONEBonham's3,276.0005/27/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0001/24/2012
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers1,035.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,955.0006/14/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,898.0003/31/2011
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,965.0001/03/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's805.0011/10/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/27/2010
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0009/21/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0008/11/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena978.0008/07/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's1,035.0006/15/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0012/03/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena891.0011/13/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0008/17/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's700.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/01/2009
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers374.0002/03/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,613.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,451.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions863.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0009/16/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/30/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,099.0007/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0006/26/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions322.0004/23/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC817.0003/27/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/06/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,019.0011/06/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0009/27/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/08/2007
MS-63PCGSScotsman949.0007/27/2007
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena920.0006/28/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/09/2007
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena546.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/01/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/19/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries5,520.0005/28/2006
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries3,737.0005/28/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,955.0005/28/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0002/09/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/09/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2005
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0003/08/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0003/06/2005
MS-64NONEStack's1,725.0003/01/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions558.0002/23/2005
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC404.0001/24/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0010/11/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0006/02/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries3,105.0001/06/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/17/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0011/07/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0009/22/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0009/10/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0009/01/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,290.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,553.0001/06/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,955.0001/06/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions834.0001/01/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries3,680.0008/01/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/27/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0006/27/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,485.0002/18/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/08/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions601.0011/28/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0010/02/2001
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries5,290.0010/01/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0008/08/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0006/28/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions550.0004/12/2001
MS-64ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0002/16/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,581.0010/12/2000
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena1,093.0008/09/2000
MS-64ANACSStack's1,265.0010/20/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0008/31/1999
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0008/09/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0011/12/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,015.0006/01/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0003/05/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena4,730.0004/01/1997
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,210.0006/24/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,485.0003/01/1995
MS-65NONEStack's13,750.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,620.0003/01/1988
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl2.8506/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery7.0003/01/1941