As of May, 2024, a 1872-S Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $2,250.00 and $21,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $22,500.00 and $100,000.00, 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 $86,250.00 in the 09/01/2008 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: 83,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1872-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-67100,000.00
MS-66+85,000.00
MS-6675,000.00
MS-65+60,000.00
MS-6550,000.00
MS-64+45,000.00
MS-6440,000.00
MS-63+37,500.00
MS-6335,000.00
MS-62+32,500.00
MS-6230,000.00
MS-6125,000.00
MS-6022,500.00
AU-58+21,000.00
AU-5820,000.00
AU-55+18,500.00
AU-5517,500.00
AU-53+16,000.00
AU-5315,000.00
AU-50+14,500.00
AU-5014,000.00
XF-45+13,500.00
XF-4512,500.00
XF-4011,000.00
VF-3510,000.00
VF-309,000.00
VF-257,500.00
VF-206,000.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,500.00
VG-104,000.00
VG-83,750.00
G-63,500.00
G-43,250.00
AG-32,500.00
FR-22,250.00

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 State22,500.00100,000.0049,038.46
About Uncirculated14,000.0021,000.0017,062.50
Extremely Fine11,000.0013,500.0012,333.33
Fine and Very Fine4,500.0010,000.007,000.00
Good and Very Good3,250.004,000.003,625.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,250.002,500.002,375.00

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 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 Quarter (Regular Strike)50.001,250.001,750.0030,000.00
1872-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)1,500.0060,000.0085,000.00225,000.00
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-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$440.00
Lowest Sale Price
$5,875.00
Highest Sale Price
$3,010.20
Average Sale Price
$2,280.00
Most Recent Sale Price
10
Number of Sales
$30,102.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6784,000.0084,000.0084,000.00
MS-6644,062.5086,250.0064,520.83
MS-65+17,600.0017,600.0017,600.00
MS-6350.0022,325.0013,720.00
MS-6211,000.0011,000.0011,000.00
AU-583,680.003,680.003,680.00
AU-553,565.0012,337.507,500.63
AU-532,300.003,565.002,932.50
AU-502,128.0010,575.005,365.06
XF-453,740.009,488.006,491.47
XF-401,995.007,638.004,642.38
VF-304,500.004,888.004,694.00
VF-252,300.007,637.504,122.10
VF-202,070.004,600.003,518.14
F-15440.005,875.003,010.20
F-12897.003,120.002,258.20
VG-103.351,485.00744.18
VG-84,800.004,800.004,800.00
G-62,363.002,363.002,363.00
G-4173.002,640.001,669.10
AG-3316.001,920.001,122.00
PO-11,093.002,880.001,931.14

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872-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 $86,250.00.

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-S Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872-S Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.47% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.42% / 5.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872-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
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/11/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0012/21/2022
VF-25NGCStack's Bowers3,600.0011/09/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0007/17/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions84,000.0002/27/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0001/16/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/25/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions5,280.0008/22/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/24/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/11/2020
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/26/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0002/23/2020
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0009/08/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0006/09/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0001/14/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/22/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0001/03/2018
XF-45PCGSScotsman9,488.0011/03/2017
F-12PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,860.0010/12/2017
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5003/29/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers22,325.0008/09/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0007/07/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0003/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0010/29/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/16/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/16/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/07/2015
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0004/26/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2511/06/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions44,062.5010/27/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5008/05/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/27/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions8,518.7502/03/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions12,337.5001/08/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/11/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,672.0004/24/2013
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,363.0003/21/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0002/07/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions7,638.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions10,575.0010/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/07/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers20,700.0008/18/2011
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0008/11/2011
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2011
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers2,128.0006/14/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0003/17/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/22/2010
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/11/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/11/2010
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/11/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/28/2010
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0003/24/2010
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0011/13/2009
F-12DGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0002/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86,250.0009/01/2008
VF-20PCGSStack's4,370.0002/26/2008
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/08/2007
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/09/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0010/24/2006
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,500.0008/13/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/11/2006
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/09/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/24/2006
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0001/03/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/29/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC63,250.0003/06/2005
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/12/2005
XF-45NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,060.0001/10/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions4,945.0011/04/2004
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena14,950.0007/01/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0009/01/2003
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/25/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions834.0005/01/2003
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/08/2003
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/18/2002
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries2,070.0005/27/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/04/2001
XF-40NONESpink America1,995.0012/01/2000
AU-53NONESuperior Galleries3,565.0002/07/2000
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.0002/06/2000
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0001/08/2000
AU-58SEGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0009/01/1999
AU-53SEGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/1999
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena11,000.0004/01/1997
XF-45NONESuperior Galleries3,850.0002/01/1997
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions3,740.0008/14/1996
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries1,485.0001/30/1995
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena17,600.0003/01/1988
F-15NONEBowers & Merena440.0003/01/1988
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl3.3506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery50.0003/01/1941

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