As of May, 2024, a 1865 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $450.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 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 $23,500.00 in the 05/12/2015 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: 500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1865 Quarter (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6840,000.00
MS-67+27,500.00
MS-6717,500.00
MS-66+12,500.00
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
AU-53+525.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+475.00
AU-50450.00

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 State1,000.0040,000.008,423.33
About Uncirculated450.00750.00562.50

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 1865 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1865 Quarter (Regular Strike)85.001,600.001,750.0050,000.00
1865-S Quarter (Regular Strike)200.006,500.007,500.00100,000.00
1865 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0065,000.00
1865 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0075,000.00

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.

1865 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

$978.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,700.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,349.15

Average Sale Price
$1,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$110,409.90

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6814,100.0023,500.0018,459.25
MS-678,225.0010,868.759,568.75
MS-66+6,462.508,225.007,343.75
MS-665,060.008,812.506,801.34
MS-653.0012,100.004,206.27
MS-64+1,872.003,055.002,463.50
MS-64978.007,700.002,349.15
MS-638.0011,000.001,616.22
MS-62+763.75763.75763.75
MS-62690.001,057.50920.75
MS-61540.50810.00661.13
MS-60329.00720.00560.50
AU-55403.00546.00486.75
AU-50900.00900.00900.00
PO-1423.00423.00423.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1865 Quarter (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $23,500.00.

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 1865 Quarter (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1865 Quarter (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.01% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.94% / 9.32% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1865 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0008/20/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0006/19/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/24/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,232.5007/28/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,520.0004/13/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/23/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0012/01/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/08/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0008/22/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/25/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/06/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,014.4007/14/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0005/15/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,000.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/17/2018
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5005/17/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,080.0001/28/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0012/07/2017
MS-64+NGCBonham's1,872.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0005/18/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0003/29/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/07/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers8,225.0008/09/2016
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers423.0008/09/2016
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/08/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,173.7501/06/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0012/03/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions540.5010/29/2015
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/20/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/07/2015
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers10,868.7506/01/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23,500.0005/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0003/01/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/16/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,950.0011/02/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7509/04/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0008/08/2014
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5007/17/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.2507/10/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers8,812.5006/28/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,850.6304/01/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,850.6303/18/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,850.6303/04/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,850.6302/18/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,850.6302/04/2014
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0012/05/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections2,200.0012/01/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,819.0009/25/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,819.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0011/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0010/18/2012
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers8,625.0003/22/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0010/13/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers5,463.0008/15/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers3,450.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,150.0008/13/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0006/01/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/08/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0002/15/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,121.0001/05/2010
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCStack's4,600.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0009/16/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/30/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,565.0005/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/06/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/06/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,702.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/08/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/08/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena4,600.0006/28/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR2,588.0010/05/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/16/2006
MS-68NGCSuperior Galleries18,612.0008/12/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/01/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0004/06/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/02/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/02/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries7,762.0007/22/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/04/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/04/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,002.0005/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,549.0003/13/2005
MS-64NONEStack's5,750.0003/01/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,106.0002/09/2005
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0006/02/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0003/25/2004
MS-61ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0001/28/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/07/2003
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers805.0009/17/2003
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries10,350.0009/14/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,613.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0005/14/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries2,185.0001/06/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,060.0011/25/2002
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,290.0007/27/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0003/21/2002
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions690.0003/13/2002
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/18/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0002/18/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0002/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/18/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0010/03/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0005/01/2001
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0003/15/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/16/2000
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe605.0011/01/2000
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries3,335.0006/05/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0005/04/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena978.0003/23/2000
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries6,038.0002/07/2000
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena3,220.0001/04/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/01/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena7,705.0005/30/1999
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena9,775.0011/12/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions6,555.0006/01/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,180.0003/05/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0004/01/1997
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena2,750.0003/06/1997
MS-64NGCStack's4,125.0001/15/1997
MS-64NGCStack's1,210.0006/01/1995
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,710.0002/01/1995
MS-64NONEStack's7,700.0010/01/1992
MS-65NGCRARCOA12,100.0008/10/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0003/01/1988
MS-63NONEBowers & Ruddy11,000.0003/01/1980
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl3.0006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery8.0003/01/1941