As of May, 2024, a 1881 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $450.00 and $600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $11,213.00 in the 03/01/2009 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: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 975
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1881 Quarter (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6822,500.00
MS-67+8,500.00
MS-675,500.00
MS-66+3,500.00
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+2,000.00
MS-651,750.00
MS-64+1,500.00
MS-641,250.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-631,000.00
MS-62+900.00
MS-62850.00
MS-61700.00
MS-60650.00
AU-58+600.00
AU-58550.00
AU-55+485.00
AU-55475.00
AU-53+460.00
AU-53450.00

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 State650.0022,500.003,613.33
About Uncirculated450.00600.00503.33

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 1881 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1881 Quarter (Regular Strike)250.00875.00900.0040,000.00
1881 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0040,000.00
1881 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,750.0035,000.00

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.

1881 Quarter (Proof) – 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

$2.15

Lowest Sale Price
$4,840.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,691.84

Average Sale Price
$1,110.00

Most Recent Sale Price
43

Number of Sales
$72,749.04

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-688,225.0011,213.009,339.25
MS-67+7,700.007,700.007,700.00
MS-672,937.508,050.005,160.06
MS-66+1,440.001,680.001,560.00
MS-661,335.603,680.002,618.49
MS-65+1,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-652.154,840.001,691.84
MS-64+1,140.001,140.001,140.00
MS-64472.003,190.001,026.65
MS-634.002,860.00769.91
MS-62299.001,210.00569.59
MS-61280.00528.75450.15
MS-60+920.00920.00920.00
MS-60276.00466.00367.70
AU-58240.00408.00331.00
AU-55322.00322.00322.00
AU-53374.00374.00374.00
AU-50236.002,860.00885.78
XF-40190.00312.00263.33
PO-1431.00431.00431.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1881 Quarter (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $11,213.00.

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 1881 Quarter (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1881 Quarter (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.42% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 11.00% / 6.22% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1881 Quarter (Proof) 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-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5005/25/2023
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC700.0004/16/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,240.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,800.0003/29/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,110.0001/11/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions480.0001/11/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0011/27/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers840.0011/09/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0006/17/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions541.2006/01/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/04/2021
MS-63NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0009/02/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0004/28/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0011/04/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,335.6009/20/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0009/17/2020
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0004/12/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,110.0003/25/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0002/19/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/18/2019
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0005/15/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/05/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions480.0002/20/2019
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0012/23/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,700.0012/16/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions930.0010/14/2018
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0004/29/2018
MS-62PCGSKagin's504.0003/08/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/22/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/03/2018
MS-63NGCBonham's585.0012/11/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0011/02/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions408.0009/19/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers851.8808/01/2017
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/04/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/29/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,937.5001/04/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions552.2501/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2506/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1306/08/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0003/01/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0010/28/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/12/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/07/2015
MS-62ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers540.5006/01/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/11/2015
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections663.4210/05/2014
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0009/21/2014
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers528.7509/01/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/05/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers381.8803/18/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers376.0003/04/2014
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections365.2002/23/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,733.1302/11/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions952.9302/03/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,733.1301/28/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,733.1301/14/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,703.7507/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.0007/22/2013
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions951.0004/24/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,519.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers999.0002/22/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,056.0002/07/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions705.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,530.0008/04/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,058.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,532.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,335.0010/10/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/26/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers725.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0004/27/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0012/02/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,657.0011/03/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/27/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0010/27/2010
MS-64NGCScotsman1,754.0010/15/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,450.0008/07/2010
MS-65ANACSScotsman1,668.0007/23/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/02/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/06/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,083.0006/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0003/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions11,213.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/01/2009
MS-63ICGBowers & Merena748.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries747.0011/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/23/2008
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0002/13/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0012/13/2007
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0011/08/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions891.0009/27/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/15/2007
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries747.0008/03/2007
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions466.0006/05/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0004/02/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0001/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,191.0010/24/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0010/24/2006
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC276.0009/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0003/02/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0002/07/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,645.0001/02/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,400.0009/18/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0009/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,000.0007/25/2005
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC486.0006/27/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/06/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0006/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC920.0003/06/2005
MS-60+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/23/2005
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/17/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0012/13/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0009/13/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0008/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/18/2004
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions426.0007/26/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions500.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions541.0002/25/2004
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers403.0001/28/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers449.0001/28/2004
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0012/04/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0011/07/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions529.0007/23/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0005/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,243.0005/01/2003
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions472.0005/01/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions541.0004/02/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions483.0001/08/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0006/02/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/01/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.0002/18/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/18/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/13/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions410.0012/05/2001
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions280.0011/13/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/08/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0008/08/2001
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0005/09/2001
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,438.0003/08/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/16/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0002/01/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions299.0001/04/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/04/2001
MS-63NONER.M. Smythe1,980.0011/01/2000
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries1,495.0010/12/2000
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries730.0010/12/2000
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0008/09/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/06/2000
AU-50NONEStack's575.0005/01/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0008/30/1999
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0008/09/1999
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries7,810.0004/28/1999
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries3,300.0002/01/1999
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,750.0011/12/1998
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,017.0010/01/1998
MS-63NONEDavid Akers2,860.0005/01/1998
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0003/05/1998
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,210.0004/01/1997
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,155.0002/01/1997
AU-50NONEStack's2,860.0010/10/1995
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,760.0008/16/1995
MS-64NONEStack's3,190.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEStack's1,155.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONERARCOA4,840.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0003/01/1988
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl2.1506/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery4.0003/01/1941