As of May, 2024, a 1871-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $500.00 and $8,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,000.00 and $50,000.00, 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 $35,937.50 in the 08/04/2012 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.20 grams
Mintage: 30,900
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1871-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-6750,000.00
MS-66+45,000.00
MS-6640,000.00
MS-65+30,000.00
MS-6525,000.00
MS-64+20,000.00
MS-6417,500.00
MS-63+15,000.00
MS-6312,500.00
MS-62+11,500.00
MS-6211,000.00
MS-6110,500.00
MS-6010,000.00
AU-58+8,500.00
AU-588,000.00
AU-55+7,500.00
AU-557,250.00
AU-53+7,000.00
AU-536,750.00
AU-50+6,500.00
AU-506,250.00
XF-45+5,750.00
XF-455,500.00
XF-405,000.00
VF-354,500.00
VF-304,250.00
VF-253,750.00
VF-203,500.00
F-153,000.00
F-122,500.00
VG-102,000.00
VG-81,750.00
G-61,500.00
G-41,250.00
AG-3850.00
FR-2600.00
PO-1500.00

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 State10,000.0050,000.0022,923.08
About Uncirculated6,250.008,500.007,218.75
Extremely Fine5,000.005,750.005,416.67
Fine and Very Fine2,500.004,500.003,583.33
Good and Very Good1,250.002,000.001,625.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good500.00850.00650.00

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 Quarter (Regular Strike)50.00900.001,000.0060,000.00
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-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

$3.15

Lowest Sale Price
$2,527.43

Highest Sale Price
$909.01

Average Sale Price
$1,762.50

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$10,908.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6730,550.0032,900.0031,725.00
MS-6614,300.0035,937.5028,421.88
MS-65+9,900.0017,625.0013,762.50
MS-645,720.0010,450.008,085.00
MS-6342.502,420.001,625.83
MS-626,038.008,625.007,318.83
MS-611,980.001,980.001,980.00
MS-601,100.0019,550.007,690.00
AU-582,990.005,463.004,569.45
AU-552,990.005,581.253,930.42
AU-533,738.003,738.003,738.00
AU-504,320.005,750.005,035.00
XF-452,956.003,760.003,305.25
XF-40969.384,700.003,035.60
VF-353,220.003,600.003,410.00
VF-301,538.903,360.002,473.48
VF-252,115.005,040.003,168.33
VF-20544.003,220.001,343.00
F-151,610.001,610.001,610.00
F-123.152,527.43909.01
VG-101,028.131,260.001,144.07
VG-8368.001,292.50760.38
G-6604.001,176.18906.73
G-4276.001,020.00585.67
AG-3299.00603.60491.77
PO-1489.00748.00618.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $35,937.50.

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-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.22% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 15.05% / 7.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871-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
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0005/07/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0003/29/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0001/11/2023
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0012/14/2022
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers6,600.0011/09/2022
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/25/2021
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0008/09/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/26/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0003/25/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/11/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/26/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0012/07/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/18/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0009/09/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0006/21/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions603.6002/27/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions32,900.0012/14/2017
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5003/29/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0001/04/2017
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers3,760.0011/02/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0010/28/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,527.4309/20/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/16/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions969.3806/07/2015
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions376.0005/31/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers32,900.0005/15/2015
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers4,406.2503/27/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0011/06/2014
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0010/31/2014
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections1,538.9007/20/2014
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions1,176.1807/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0006/23/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0006/04/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions5,581.2503/20/2014
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers4,700.0002/05/2014
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions940.0002/03/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.1301/08/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions544.0004/24/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0002/07/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/09/2013
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions499.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers35,937.5008/04/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/12/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0010/13/2011
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0010/13/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0010/13/2011
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/13/2011
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers19,550.0008/15/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2010
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/11/2010
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena5,750.0011/13/2009
XF-40PCGSStack's4,313.0011/09/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC2,990.0002/26/2009
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions461.0004/23/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0003/06/2008
F-12NONEStack's1,035.0002/26/2008
XF-45PCGSStack's3,400.0002/26/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2008
VF-35NONEStack's3,220.0010/16/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/08/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/08/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0004/02/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/20/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0010/24/2006
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,956.0010/23/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/11/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/24/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,625.0001/03/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/29/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,038.0003/06/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0001/17/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/12/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0007/26/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/26/2004
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena3,105.0007/01/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0009/22/2003
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0005/05/2003
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers805.0002/06/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions2,415.0002/01/1999
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,420.0003/05/1998
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,420.0002/01/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena14,300.0004/01/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,100.0002/01/1997
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena9,900.0008/14/1995
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena1,980.0003/24/1995
MS-64NGCRARCOA10,450.0008/10/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena5,720.0003/01/1988
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl3.1506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery42.5003/01/1941