As of May, 2024, a 1873 Quarter Open 3 in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $1,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 and $9,000.00, 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 $14,950.00 in the 07/28/2005 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: 172,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1873 Quarter Open 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-669,000.00
MS-65+7,500.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-643,500.00
MS-63+3,250.00
MS-633,000.00
MS-62+2,500.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,250.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+900.00
AU-55800.00
AU-53+750.00
AU-53700.00
AU-50+675.00
AU-50650.00
XF-45+625.00
XF-45600.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35500.00
VF-30450.00
VF-25400.00
VF-20350.00
F-15300.00
F-12275.00
VG-10225.00
VG-8175.00
G-6150.00
G-4125.00
AG-3100.00
FR-275.00
PO-150.00

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 State1,750.009,000.004,113.64
About Uncirculated650.001,250.00840.63
Extremely Fine550.00625.00591.67
Fine and Very Fine275.00500.00379.17
Good and Very Good125.00225.00168.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.00100.0075.00

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 Closed 3 (Regular Strike)350.0015,000.0030,000.0050,000.00
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 Open 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

$207.00

Lowest Sale Price
$613.00

Highest Sale Price
$396.69

Average Sale Price
$504.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$3,173.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-664,320.0014,950.008,097.31
MS-65+3,120.008,225.005,686.46
MS-64+2,040.002,040.002,040.00
MS-64748.003,290.001,869.54
MS-631,762.502,482.002,106.75
MS-621,528.001,528.001,528.00
AU-582,530.002,530.002,530.00
AU-55207.00613.00396.69
AU-50127.00382.00251.25
XF-45282.00430.00349.33
XF-4082.00384.00232.83
VF-30127.00510.00307.20
VF-2090.00138.00112.25
F-15851.00851.00851.00
VG-860.00149.00107.67
PO-160.00138.00114.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Quarter Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $14,950.00.

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 Open 3 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Quarter Open 3 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.58% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.46% / 5.97% 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 Open 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 Auctions384.0007/12/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions149.0003/01/2023
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC851.0011/27/2022
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC510.0006/12/2022
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC430.0010/25/2020
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0006/07/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0002/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0012/07/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions228.0008/21/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/09/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions336.0002/27/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/14/2019
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions114.0012/26/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers504.0010/18/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/22/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0004/04/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers305.5011/02/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2510/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/16/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,938.7506/07/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5005/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0003/01/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/10/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections2,420.0006/22/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5002/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0011/01/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0009/25/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,482.0004/24/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions239.0004/08/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0009/06/2012
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0012/19/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/13/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/01/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers9,513.0003/31/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/11/2010
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/02/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions613.0007/08/2010
PO-1ICGHeritage Auctions138.0007/01/2009
VF-20ICGHeritage Auctions90.0004/29/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0002/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions184.0009/24/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/13/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/16/2007
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0011/01/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2006
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions60.0001/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0007/28/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,188.0003/06/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/16/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0006/16/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/31/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/07/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0001/13/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0005/21/2001
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/04/2001
PO-1PCIHeritage Auctions60.0005/18/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/1999