As of May, 2024, a 1870 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $1,300.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,400.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $14,400.00 in the 04/26/2020 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: 86,400
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1870 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-66+17,500.00
MS-6610,000.00
MS-65+9,000.00
MS-658,000.00
MS-64+7,000.00
MS-646,000.00
MS-63+4,000.00
MS-633,000.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,000.00
MS-611,500.00
MS-601,400.00
AU-58+1,300.00
AU-581,200.00
AU-55+1,100.00
AU-551,000.00
AU-53+950.00
AU-53900.00
AU-50+850.00
AU-50800.00
XF-45+700.00
XF-45650.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35450.00
VF-30400.00
VF-25350.00
VF-20325.00
F-15275.00
F-12225.00
VG-10175.00
VG-8150.00
G-6125.00
G-4100.00
AG-375.00
FR-250.00

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 State1,400.0017,500.005,991.67
About Uncirculated800.001,300.001,012.50
Extremely Fine550.00700.00633.33
Fine and Very Fine225.00450.00337.50
Good and Very Good100.00175.00137.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0075.0062.50

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 1870 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1870-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)7,000.00250,000.00N/AN/A
1870 Quarter (Proof)450.00600.00650.0010,000.00
1870 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0025,000.00
1870 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,500.0065,000.00

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.

1870 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

$79.00

Lowest Sale Price
$960.00

Highest Sale Price
$304.31

Average Sale Price
$432.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$4,869.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+14,400.0014,400.0014,400.00
MS-665,280.0011,162.508,194.58
MS-65+4,025.005,060.004,657.50
MS-641,980.0011,500.005,733.33
MS-63950.002,530.001,667.67
MS-62650.001,880.001,035.00
MS-61489.00900.00752.75
MS-602.00616.88330.96
AU-58633.001,495.001,105.25
AU-55236.00794.00445.29
AU-53196.00196.00196.00
AU-50253.00646.00389.00
XF-45173.00580.00381.28
XF-4079.00960.00304.31
VF-35276.00384.00330.00
VF-30201.00300.00234.75
VF-25204.00312.00241.00
VF-20120.00253.00174.60
F-15104.00104.00104.00
F-12150.00180.00160.25
VG-10169.00169.00169.00
VG-862.00139.00100.50
G-469.0069.0069.00
PO-1115.00276.00176.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 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 $14,400.00.

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 1870 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.48% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.01% / 6.31% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1870 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
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions169.0007/12/2023
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/24/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/29/2023
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/01/2023
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC401.0012/04/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC580.0006/05/2022
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC450.0010/17/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/25/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0005/05/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0011/04/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0004/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/26/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0002/19/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0002/19/2020
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC435.0012/01/2019
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/21/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0006/26/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions186.0004/03/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers120.0003/20/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/13/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/23/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers228.0010/30/2018
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,720.0001/03/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers763.7511/02/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/15/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5012/03/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5005/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions305.5004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5011/06/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8811/02/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0009/04/2014
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers616.8801/28/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections776.6001/26/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5001/08/2014
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions212.0009/30/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0009/25/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions235.0009/23/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0004/24/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers794.0004/16/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers444.0004/16/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions153.0001/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/06/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/12/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/19/2011
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0012/08/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0010/13/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/07/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/11/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/01/2011
VF-20NONEStack's Bowers161.0003/31/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/05/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/22/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0007/05/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/06/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions322.0009/11/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions115.0009/02/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions374.0004/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions138.0003/18/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions276.0010/01/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions357.0009/29/2008
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC449.0006/05/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0005/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions276.0004/14/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/27/2007
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions805.0007/12/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0005/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/16/2007
AU-53ANACSDavid Lawrence RC196.0012/04/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/01/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0008/13/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0007/11/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions346.0002/13/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/30/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0012/19/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0006/29/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0006/05/2005
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC748.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/28/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/16/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/16/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0009/13/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0007/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions950.0006/23/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0006/16/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/05/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0002/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,485.0001/14/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0006/01/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0001/13/2002
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions650.0007/25/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions330.0007/18/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,060.0005/21/2001
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers489.0002/06/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,280.0008/14/1995
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers1,980.0008/11/1990
MS-60NONENumismatic Gallery2.0003/01/1941