As of May, 2024, a 1873 Quarter Closed 3 in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 and $15,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $30,000.00 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 $74,750.00 in the 01/01/2008 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: 40,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1873 Quarter Closed 3 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6250,000.00
MS-6135,000.00
MS-6030,000.00
AU-58+15,000.00
AU-5812,500.00
AU-55+9,000.00
AU-557,500.00
AU-53+6,500.00
AU-536,000.00
AU-50+5,500.00
AU-505,000.00
XF-45+4,000.00
XF-453,750.00
XF-403,500.00
VF-353,250.00
VF-303,000.00
VF-252,500.00
VF-202,000.00
F-151,500.00
F-121,250.00
VG-101,100.00
VG-81,000.00
G-6800.00
G-4650.00
AG-3450.00
FR-2350.00

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 State30,000.0050,000.0038,333.33
About Uncirculated5,000.0015,000.008,375.00
Extremely Fine3,500.004,000.003,750.00
Fine and Very Fine1,250.003,250.002,250.00
Good and Very Good650.001,100.00887.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good350.00450.00400.00

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Quarter Open 3 (Regular Strike)50.001,250.001,750.009,000.00
1873-CC Quarter No Arrows (Regular Strike)150,000.00150,000.00600,000.001,250,000.00
1873 Quarter No Arrows (Proof)475.00600.00650.0022,500.00
1873 Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike)30.001,050.001,100.0035,000.00
1873-CC Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike)4,000.00110,000.00375,000.00450,000.00
1873-S Quarter Arrows (Regular Strike)50.003,000.003,250.0020,000.00
1873 Quarter Arrows (Proof)700.00850.00900.0037,500.00
1873 Quarter No Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0045,000.00
1873 Quarter No Arrows, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.004,000.00
1873 Quarter Arrows, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0045,000.00

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.

1873 Quarter Closed 3 (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

$720.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,113.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,911.22

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$17,201.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+504.00504.00504.00
MS-63880.0074,750.0026,185.00
MS-6229,900.0029,900.0029,900.00
MS-6125,300.0025,300.0025,300.00
MS-601,955.002,772.002,380.67
AU-588,812.5012,650.0010,483.33
AU-553,055.005,405.004,323.44
AU-501,265.002,990.001,931.25
XF-45868.002,900.001,934.23
XF-40720.004,113.001,911.22
VF-351,762.501,762.501,762.50
VF-301,260.002,185.001,722.50
VF-25633.002,280.001,332.40
VF-20600.002,185.001,242.88
F-151,093.001,093.001,093.00
F-12127.00127.00127.00
VG-10276.001,265.00770.50
VG-8207.00633.00420.00
G-4805.00940.00872.50
PO-1403.002,040.001,362.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Quarter Closed 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $74,750.00.

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 1873 Quarter Closed 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Quarter Closed 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.18% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 15.15% / 7.58% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Quarter Closed 3 (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
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions720.0008/09/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0005/07/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/24/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/19/2023
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers3,840.0003/29/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions276.0003/01/2023
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers504.0012/13/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions840.0005/08/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/23/2022
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0011/30/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions900.0009/29/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/04/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0012/11/2019
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions930.0009/08/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,802.4003/16/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0008/22/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0002/22/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/03/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/07/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions30,550.0008/10/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/08/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7504/27/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/16/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5005/12/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0001/07/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/04/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/04/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,113.0008/08/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.0004/24/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0004/16/2013
G-4ANACSStack's Bowers940.0002/22/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/12/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/12/2012
MS-60ANACSStack's Bowers2,415.0003/22/2012
MS-60ANACSStack's Bowers2,772.0011/15/2011
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,093.0006/14/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/05/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/22/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/11/2010
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/08/2010
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/08/2010
XF-40NONEStack's1,265.0011/09/2009
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions34,500.0004/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions37,375.0001/01/2009
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries29,900.0009/01/2008
MS-61PCGSStack's25,300.0007/27/2008
VF-20NONEStack's2,185.0002/26/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74,750.0001/01/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0010/24/2006
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,900.0008/11/2006
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities12,650.0001/03/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions868.0006/06/2005
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0003/06/2005
AU-50NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0007/01/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0011/07/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/22/2003
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,955.0005/07/1999
MS-63NONEStack's880.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEStack's1,100.0008/10/1990