As of May, 2024, a 1871 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,000.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $32,900.00 in the 06/23/2014 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: 118,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1871 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-6860,000.00
MS-67+45,000.00
MS-6735,000.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-668,500.00
MS-65+7,000.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+5,500.00
MS-645,000.00
MS-63+2,500.00
MS-632,000.00
MS-62+1,750.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,250.00
MS-601,000.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58850.00
AU-55+750.00
AU-55700.00
AU-53+675.00
AU-53650.00
AU-50+575.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+500.00
XF-45475.00
XF-40450.00
VF-35425.00
VF-30400.00
VF-25350.00
VF-20275.00
F-15225.00
F-12175.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-6100.00
G-480.00
AG-360.00
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 State1,000.0060,000.0012,833.33
About Uncirculated550.00900.00706.25
Extremely Fine450.00500.00475.00
Fine and Very Fine175.00425.00308.33
Good and Very Good80.00150.00113.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0060.0055.00

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)6,500.00150,000.00160,000.00500,000.00
1871-S Quarter (Regular Strike)500.008,500.0010,000.0050,000.00
1871 Quarter (Proof)475.00600.00650.0022,500.00
1871 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.007,000.00
1871 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,500.009,000.00

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.

1871 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

$150.00

Lowest Sale Price
$690.00

Highest Sale Price
$305.88

Average Sale Price
$305.50

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$3,670.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+32,900.0032,900.0032,900.00
MS-664,935.009,400.006,445.33
MS-65+3,220.006,483.654,600.82
MS-641,650.0010,350.004,441.43
MS-63978.001,620.001,294.71
MS-62604.001,495.001,071.75
MS-61385.001,035.00671.98
MS-60138.001,265.00701.50
AU-58575.00633.00604.00
AU-55558.00646.25585.81
AU-53236.00345.00305.67
AU-50184.00431.00306.72
XF-45150.00690.00305.88
XF-4094.00374.00239.00
VF-35207.00840.00391.13
VF-30105.00264.00192.48
VF-25150.00252.00207.90
VF-20114.00174.00142.33
PO-181.00253.00142.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $32,900.00.

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 1871 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.04% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.83% / 6.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions174.0007/12/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions189.6004/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0004/12/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/29/2023
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions252.0001/18/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/28/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/04/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,001.0006/06/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/05/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/17/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/26/2020
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0001/05/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/13/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions114.0012/26/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/05/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0010/30/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/02/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0007/06/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0002/16/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers564.0011/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0008/10/2016
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions305.5007/27/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,483.6510/28/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,875.0006/01/2015
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers616.8803/06/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers3,818.7502/06/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5011/06/2014
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions94.0009/22/2014
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections163.9007/20/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions32,900.0006/23/2014
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers1,116.2503/27/2014
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers203.0005/30/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers323.0004/16/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers558.0004/16/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0003/21/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/07/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions212.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/12/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/03/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/13/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions237.0009/07/2011
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers748.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0003/17/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/31/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/24/2010
VF-20SEGSDavid Lawrence RC139.0001/21/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0010/22/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions345.0009/11/2009
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0008/05/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/31/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/01/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCStack's10,350.0007/27/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/01/2008
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/06/2008
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/23/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/12/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/16/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0008/09/2006
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0007/24/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0003/14/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0001/03/2006
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC385.0006/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0006/05/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0006/16/2004
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions230.0001/07/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/22/2003
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0007/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,060.0005/21/2001
MS-60NONEStack's1,265.0010/20/1999
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,650.0003/05/1998