As of May, 2024, a 1886 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $500.00 and $1,450.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,500.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $18,800.00 in the 06/23/2014 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: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 5,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1886 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-6712,500.00
MS-66+6,500.00
MS-665,500.00
MS-65+4,000.00
MS-653,500.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,500.00
MS-63+2,250.00
MS-632,000.00
MS-62+1,850.00
MS-621,750.00
MS-611,600.00
MS-601,500.00
AU-58+1,450.00
AU-581,400.00
AU-55+1,350.00
AU-551,300.00
AU-53+1,250.00
AU-531,200.00
AU-50+1,175.00
AU-501,150.00
XF-45+1,125.00
XF-451,100.00
XF-401,000.00
VF-35950.00
VF-30900.00
VF-25850.00
VF-20800.00
F-15750.00
F-12700.00
VG-10650.00
VG-8600.00
G-6550.00
G-4500.00

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 State1,500.0012,500.003,726.92
About Uncirculated1,150.001,450.001,284.38
Extremely Fine1,000.001,125.001,075.00
Fine and Very Fine700.00950.00825.00
Good and Very Good500.00650.00575.00

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 1886 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1886 Quarter (Proof)250.00600.00650.0022,500.00
1886 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0030,000.00
1886 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0035,000.00

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.

1886 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

$1,840.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,220.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,380.69

Average Sale Price
$2,950.00

Most Recent Sale Price
17

Number of Sales
$40,471.70

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-676,600.0018,800.0012,700.00
MS-663,172.5013,800.006,363.75
MS-65+1,840.003,220.002,380.69
MS-641,320.003,738.001,896.81
MS-63940.002,040.001,233.50
MS-621,610.002,070.001,840.00
MS-611,035.001,035.001,035.00
MS-60805.002,070.001,161.80
AU-58575.001,920.001,311.00
AU-531,265.001,265.001,265.00
AU-501,495.001,495.001,495.00
XF-45900.001,610.001,255.00
XF-40431.001,292.50889.42
VF-35518.002,006.001,262.00
VF-301,058.001,116.251,087.13
VF-25978.001,410.001,138.71
VF-20374.001,150.00798.00
F-151,020.001,035.001,027.50
VG-8270.00552.00411.00
G-4270.00270.00270.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $18,800.00.

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 1886 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.44% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 15.38% / 5.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1886 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-15PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/29/2023
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,950.0002/26/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/11/2023
VF-35PCGSScotsman2,006.0007/22/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0007/17/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,401.2011/14/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/13/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/16/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,340.0008/09/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/12/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/07/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/14/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/09/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0006/21/2018
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,000.0003/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/02/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers940.0002/22/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers940.0011/02/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,172.5003/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/28/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/16/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7508/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/07/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,028.1204/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5011/06/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/06/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,115.0008/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0006/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0002/03/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections2,750.0011/03/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0007/27/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,763.0005/30/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/12/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,955.0003/22/2012
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers978.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0008/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,300.0006/14/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/27/2011
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0004/21/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0008/05/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's7,000.0006/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/01/2008
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries1,150.0004/01/2008
VF-20NONEStack's1,150.0002/26/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's9,200.0001/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0011/06/2007
XF-45NONEScotsman1,610.0010/19/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/27/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0010/24/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0008/13/2006
VG-8ANACSDavid Lawrence RC270.0006/19/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0001/03/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/29/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0003/06/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0007/26/2004
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/31/2004
MS-60NONEStack's2,070.0006/10/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0003/13/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0005/21/2001
MS-60NONEStack's834.0010/17/2000
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,243.0006/07/2000
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/14/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0003/02/2000
MS-65+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/09/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/01/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,980.0003/05/1998
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/04/1996