As of May, 2024, a 1866-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $450.00 and $6,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $7,500.00 and $125,000.00, 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 $97,750.00 in the 05/28/2008 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: 28,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1866-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($)
MS-66125,000.00
MS-65+60,000.00
MS-6545,000.00
MS-64+30,000.00
MS-6425,000.00
MS-63+20,000.00
MS-6317,500.00
MS-62+15,000.00
MS-6212,500.00
MS-6110,000.00
MS-607,500.00
AU-58+6,000.00
AU-585,500.00
AU-55+5,250.00
AU-555,000.00
AU-53+4,750.00
AU-534,500.00
AU-50+4,250.00
AU-504,000.00
XF-45+3,500.00
XF-453,250.00
XF-403,000.00
VF-352,750.00
VF-302,250.00
VF-252,000.00
VF-201,850.00
F-151,750.00
F-121,500.00
VG-101,250.00
VG-81,100.00
G-6850.00
G-4700.00
AG-3600.00
FR-2500.00
PO-1450.00

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 State7,500.00125,000.0033,409.09
About Uncirculated4,000.006,000.004,906.25
Extremely Fine3,000.003,500.003,250.00
Fine and Very Fine1,500.002,750.002,016.67
Good and Very Good700.001,250.00975.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good450.00600.00516.67

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 1866 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1866 Quarter Motto (Regular Strike)500.004,250.004,500.0032,500.00
1866 Quarter Motto (Proof)475.00600.00650.0012,500.00
1866 Quarter Motto, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0040,000.00
1866 Quarter Motto, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0020,000.00

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.

1866-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

$4.50

Lowest Sale Price
$1,495.00

Highest Sale Price
$857.84

Average Sale Price
$612.00

Most Recent Sale Price
17

Number of Sales
$14,583.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6697,750.0097,750.0097,750.00
MS-65+8,625.0025,262.5016,943.75
MS-643,080.0017,625.009,028.33
MS-6318,800.0018,800.0018,800.00
MS-622,990.009,775.006,671.75
MS-605,280.005,280.005,280.00
AU-581,760.001,760.001,760.00
AU-551,265.003,190.001,915.83
AU-50144.003,000.001,857.33
XF-451,035.002,530.001,791.88
XF-40139.002,415.001,099.73
VF-352,300.002,585.002,471.67
VF-301,035.002,013.001,499.07
VF-251,586.252,880.002,027.31
VF-20403.002,070.001,089.23
F-15518.005,828.001,685.38
F-124.501,495.00857.84
VG-10590.00960.00809.50
VG-81.25900.00553.80
G-6525.00660.00592.50
G-4374.00374.00374.00
AG-3173.00403.00290.71
PO-1408.001,265.00922.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1866-S 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 $97,750.00.

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 1866-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1866-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.17% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.00% / 5.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1866-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
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0006/07/2023
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions324.0005/10/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0003/29/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/01/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/08/2023
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0001/11/2023
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/16/2022
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/03/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions612.0010/04/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/25/2021
VF-25PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2507/16/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/07/2020
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0003/18/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/23/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/05/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0010/24/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/08/2019
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions336.0012/26/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0009/09/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers900.0006/21/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/22/2018
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,212.0001/03/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers763.7511/02/2016
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5011/02/2016
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0002/29/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0001/06/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0012/03/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6312/03/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions763.7506/07/2015
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0010/31/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25,262.5010/27/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/04/2014
VF-20NGCGreat Collections962.5007/27/2014
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,675.0003/23/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/20/2014
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0002/02/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0011/15/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/24/2013
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers590.0004/16/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0001/09/2013
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0010/18/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/18/2012
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0009/06/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,322.5008/04/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/12/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/12/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/08/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/02/2012
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/03/2012
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0012/08/2011
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,047.0012/08/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/08/2011
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0010/13/2011
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/07/2011
F-12NGCStack's Bowers920.0008/13/2011
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/07/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0008/11/2010
F-12NONEStack's1,150.0008/08/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/08/2010
AU-50NONEStack's2,185.0011/09/2009
AG-3ICGHeritage Auctions299.0008/19/2009
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/31/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/01/2009
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,013.0011/20/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions97,750.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/28/2008
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions173.0005/28/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0003/12/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/08/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/12/2007
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/01/2007
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0004/16/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0008/13/2006
VF-30NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0008/11/2006
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC598.0007/24/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/07/2006
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/02/2006
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/24/2006
AU-50NCSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0001/03/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0012/19/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0006/29/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,278.0005/18/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,038.0003/06/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/12/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/08/2004
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/09/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/26/2004
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0007/01/2004
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/08/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0001/08/2003
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/16/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions747.0001/04/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries8,625.0010/01/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions759.0010/01/2000
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0003/23/2000
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/06/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/1999
XF-40NONEStack's1,035.0006/09/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena6,380.0003/05/1998
AU-55PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0002/01/1998
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena3,190.0004/01/1997
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries1,760.0002/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's5,280.0001/15/1997
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions5,828.0010/05/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,080.0003/01/1988
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl1.2506/01/1941
F-12NONENumismatic Gallery4.5003/01/1941