As of May, 2024, a 1888 Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $350.00 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 $20,700.00 in the 01/02/2006 by renowned auctioneer Superior Galleries, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1888 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-676,750.00
MS-66+3,500.00
MS-663,000.00
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
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+375.00
XF-45350.00

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 State650.0022,500.003,730.00
About Uncirculated400.00600.00480.63
Extremely Fine350.00375.00362.50

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 1888 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1888 Quarter (Regular Strike)275.001,000.001,100.0040,000.00
1888-S Quarter (Regular Strike)20.00500.00600.0030,000.00
1888 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0030,000.00
1888 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A5,500.0030,000.00

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.

1888 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$600.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,160.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,042.09
Average Sale Price
$1,200.00
Most Recent Sale Price
36
Number of Sales
$37,515.13
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6820,700.0020,700.0020,700.00
MS-67+3,525.007,500.005,045.83
MS-672,880.007,343.755,613.13
MS-661,680.003,335.002,522.56
MS-65+4,230.005,520.004,875.00
MS-651.9011,550.002,586.40
MS-64600.002,160.001,042.09
MS-636.501,035.00697.44
MS-62357.00720.00530.36
MS-61382.00600.00491.00
MS-60276.00798.00486.57
AU-58282.00403.00342.50
AU-55336.00470.00403.00
AU-50258.50316.00287.25
PO-1374.00374.00374.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888 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 $20,700.00.

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 1888 Quarter (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888 Quarter (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.72% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.64% / 6.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888 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-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0001/14/2024
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions552.0006/14/2023
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0003/29/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions601.2012/21/2022
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions470.0009/11/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0002/06/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/04/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.5009/02/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6305/27/2021
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0004/25/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/17/2020
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC600.0008/23/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/25/2020
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC570.0003/15/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions900.0003/15/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/12/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/11/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions780.0010/24/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers600.0007/31/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/28/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions2,160.0002/03/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/30/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7509/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/06/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/23/2018
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers552.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,230.0003/29/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/07/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,233.7506/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0010/15/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers763.7508/12/2015
MS-66PCGSScotsman2,530.0007/24/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5005/19/2015
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0002/01/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/07/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,756.2510/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections1,138.5009/21/2014
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5006/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.2506/04/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections1,634.6002/09/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,847.0011/15/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,225.0010/20/2013
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,763.0005/20/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,586.0002/22/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,113.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions980.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,268.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's776.0011/10/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's920.0006/15/2010
MS-65NGCStack's2,530.0001/26/2010
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena500.0011/16/2009
MS-60PCGSBowers & Merena394.0011/13/2009
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0008/24/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0006/29/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions561.0005/20/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's9,200.0011/01/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC874.0007/14/2008
MS-62ANACSSuperior Galleries546.0004/01/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions546.0006/05/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2007
MS-62PCGSStack's690.0011/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0010/24/2006
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0007/24/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/07/2006
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0001/03/2006
MS-68PCGSSuperior Galleries20,700.0001/02/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,128.0006/29/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC788.0006/27/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0006/23/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,208.0003/06/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0001/10/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions276.0012/13/2004
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities475.0011/30/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0008/18/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/01/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions564.0007/26/2004
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions316.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0001/07/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0001/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/07/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,588.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/20/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0001/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/21/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0011/05/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/18/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0001/16/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,830.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0006/13/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0004/07/2001
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers460.0002/16/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,357.0002/01/2001
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe798.0011/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0008/06/2000
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions374.0005/04/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,105.0008/30/1999
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,335.0008/09/1999
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena6,900.0011/12/1998
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/01/1998
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0003/05/1998
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0004/01/1997
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions11,550.0003/20/1997
MS-64NONEStack's1,540.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0003/01/1988
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl1.9006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery6.5003/01/1941

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