As of May, 2024, a 1872 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $1,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $14,100.00 in the 10/27/2014 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: 182,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1872 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-6730,000.00
MS-66+22,500.00
MS-6617,500.00
MS-65+11,000.00
MS-657,500.00
MS-64+6,000.00
MS-644,500.00
MS-63+3,500.00
MS-633,000.00
MS-62+2,750.00
MS-622,500.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,250.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+950.00
AU-55900.00
AU-53+850.00
AU-53800.00
AU-50+775.00
AU-50750.00
XF-45+650.00
XF-45600.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35500.00
VF-30450.00
VF-25375.00
VF-20325.00
F-15300.00
F-12275.00
VG-10200.00
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 State1,750.0030,000.008,807.69
About Uncirculated750.001,250.00909.38
Extremely Fine550.00650.00600.00
Fine and Very Fine275.00500.00370.83
Good and Very Good100.00200.00143.75
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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)1,500.0060,000.0085,000.00225,000.00
1872-S Quarter (Regular Strike)2,250.0021,000.0022,500.00100,000.00
1872 Quarter (Proof)325.00600.00650.0022,500.00
1872 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0027,500.00
1872 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,250.009,000.00

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.

1872 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

$1,093.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,450.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,915.64

Average Sale Price
$2,280.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$26,819.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,705.0014,100.0010,902.50
MS-668,550.0013,225.0010,887.50
MS-65+4,710.587,638.005,826.67
MS-642,820.004,888.003,371.15
MS-631,093.003,450.001,915.64
MS-62690.001,495.001,005.00
MS-61368.00368.00368.00
MS-60196.00840.00445.33
AU-58460.001,265.00695.58
AU-55345.00749.65518.46
AU-53348.00480.00401.90
AU-5075.00517.00297.08
XF-45105.00374.00235.92
XF-402.25376.00155.66
VF-35176.00288.00230.05
VF-3082.00580.00222.88
VF-25113.00150.00133.67
VF-2069.00222.00139.00
F-15192.00230.00211.00
F-1281.00120.00100.50
VG-874.0074.0074.00
PO-144.0089.0071.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 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 $14,100.00.

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 1872 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.27% / 4.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 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-30NGCHeritage Auctions264.0007/12/2023
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0007/12/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions588.0004/26/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/24/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers240.0003/29/2023
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0003/26/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/22/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions840.0002/15/2023
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC123.0002/12/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/11/2023
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0012/21/2022
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC580.0011/27/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/06/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/04/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/05/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0003/31/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions360.0001/13/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0010/14/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/19/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0012/25/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/26/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/27/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/06/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/23/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions120.0012/26/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers192.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/15/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/13/2018
VF-35ANACSStack's Bowers228.0003/28/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0002/27/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/31/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,710.5804/26/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5003/21/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,300.0001/23/2017
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/30/2016
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5009/03/2016
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers517.0008/09/2016
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions376.0007/27/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions540.5008/16/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,025.4008/16/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0003/01/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0002/10/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/06/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/27/2014
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0003/27/2014
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers749.6503/25/2014
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers749.6503/11/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,413.0012/05/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions113.0009/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,550.0004/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers6,580.0004/16/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0004/08/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers4,993.7511/16/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/18/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/03/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/08/2011
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/11/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0008/08/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions345.0006/01/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/24/2010
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2010
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0001/11/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,846.0011/13/2009
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions89.0009/02/2009
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/01/2009
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/03/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions173.0002/16/2009
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions117.0003/17/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0001/23/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/09/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0005/16/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions116.0004/16/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/09/2007
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/04/2006
MS-65+NGCStack's6,325.0011/07/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/30/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/13/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0008/21/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,319.0004/26/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/11/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/27/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/26/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0008/21/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/03/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0007/25/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0006/02/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/27/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0003/06/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/23/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0002/16/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0002/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCStack's2,875.0011/17/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0011/04/2004
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions223.0010/27/2004
MS-64NGCStack's2,933.0009/21/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0008/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0007/26/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0006/16/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries3,220.0005/31/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions712.0005/26/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0003/10/2004
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0012/04/2003
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities13,225.0012/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0011/07/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/29/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions368.0002/01/2002
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions99.0006/02/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions300.0010/05/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,705.0001/06/1999
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,080.0010/03/1995
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena5,060.0008/14/1995
XF-40NONENumismatic Gallery2.2503/01/1941