As of May, 2024, a 1891-O Quarter in circulated condition is worth between $250.00 and $7,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,000.00 and $150,000.00, 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 $161,000.00 in the 05/28/2008 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: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 68,000
Mint: New Orleans
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Quarters 1838-1891

1891-O 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-67+150,000.00
MS-67125,000.00
MS-66+100,000.00
MS-6685,000.00
MS-65+50,000.00
MS-6540,000.00
MS-64+30,000.00
MS-6425,000.00
MS-63+20,000.00
MS-6317,500.00
MS-62+16,000.00
MS-6215,000.00
MS-6112,500.00
MS-6010,000.00
AU-58+7,500.00
AU-586,500.00
AU-55+6,000.00
AU-555,500.00
AU-53+5,250.00
AU-535,000.00
AU-50+4,750.00
AU-504,500.00
XF-45+4,250.00
XF-454,000.00
XF-403,500.00
VF-352,750.00
VF-302,500.00
VF-252,250.00
VF-202,000.00
F-151,750.00
F-121,500.00
VG-101,250.00
VG-81,000.00
G-6700.00
G-4550.00
AG-3400.00
FR-2300.00
PO-1250.00

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 State10,000.00150,000.0049,714.29
About Uncirculated4,500.007,500.005,625.00
Extremely Fine3,500.004,250.003,916.67
Fine and Very Fine1,500.002,750.002,125.00
Good and Very Good550.001,250.00875.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good250.00400.00316.67

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 1891 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1891 Quarter (Regular Strike)20.00375.00400.0025,000.00
1891-S Quarter (Regular Strike)20.00375.00400.0035,000.00
1891 Quarter (Proof)550.00600.00650.0022,500.00
1891 Quarter MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)100.00600.00650.001,750.00
1891 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.0035,000.00
1891 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,250.0021,500.00

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.

1891-O 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$104.00
Lowest Sale Price
$972.40
Highest Sale Price
$553.76
Average Sale Price
$900.00
Most Recent Sale Price
15
Number of Sales
$8,306.40
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6661,600.00129,250.0095,425.00
MS-65+10,925.0096,000.0027,180.56
MS-6431.0018,400.0011,198.38
MS-63110.0014,100.009,927.50
MS-629,400.00161,000.0048,690.63
MS-6010,465.0010,465.0010,465.00
AU-581,155.005,175.002,876.67
AU-501,140.001,680.001,380.00
XF-45322.003,760.002,152.50
XF-40460.002,760.001,231.14
VF-35575.002,056.251,311.50
VF-301,703.752,530.002,116.88
VF-25460.002,160.001,210.43
VF-20230.001,668.00955.27
F-15460.001,292.50967.50
F-12104.00972.40553.76
VG-10259.00851.88574.72
VG-8184.00650.00357.00
G-6178.00348.00265.25
G-499.00456.00297.20
AG-363.00216.00157.83
FR-2158.63174.00168.21
PO-1143.001,762.50684.10

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1891-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $161,000.00.

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 1891-O Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1891-O Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.54% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 5.07% / 4.35% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1891-O 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
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions96,000.0011/19/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/10/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions456.0007/12/2023
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0005/07/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0003/29/2023
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions564.0001/11/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/21/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0005/18/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/09/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/04/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0008/25/2021
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0007/18/2021
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0005/05/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/07/2021
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0011/25/2020
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0008/09/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0002/19/2020
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,625.0001/19/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
FR-2PCGSDavid Lawrence RC172.0010/13/2019
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions468.0008/21/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/03/2019
F-12PCGSKagin's810.0004/01/2019
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0003/13/2019
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions174.0012/26/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions18,000.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/21/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/29/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/27/2018
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions504.0001/30/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions26,400.0001/03/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/02/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0001/04/2017
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7511/02/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0004/27/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/16/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8807/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0005/12/2015
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/26/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions22,325.0001/07/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0006/04/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections972.4006/01/2014
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6305/19/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,703.7502/27/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,056.2502/03/2014
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions940.0012/05/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions143.0009/30/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0009/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions129,250.0008/08/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions14,688.0006/05/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0004/24/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/24/2013
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0001/09/2013
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/18/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0007/12/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/12/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/02/2012
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/17/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0009/07/2011
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0008/11/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/07/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2011
VG-8NONEStack's Bowers345.0003/31/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/11/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/11/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/02/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/02/2010
XF-40NONEStack's1,495.0011/09/2009
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/31/2009
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions346.0005/01/2009
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC493.0002/09/2009
VF-25DGSDavid Lawrence RC587.0002/05/2009
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/01/2009
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions109.0009/29/2008
AG-3ICGHeritage Auctions138.0009/24/2008
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2008
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/02/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions161,000.0005/28/2008
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions230.0004/28/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2008
VF-25NONEStack's1,093.0002/26/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
XF-40NONEStack's1,265.0010/16/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0008/15/2007
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/15/2007
MS-62ANACSStack's14,375.0008/05/2007
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions868.0007/12/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/14/2007
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0004/02/2007
XF-40ANACSSuperior Galleries805.0011/16/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0010/24/2006
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,438.0007/24/2006
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/14/2006
MS-60NONEStack's10,465.0005/23/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/01/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/26/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/03/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0007/28/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0006/29/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0006/06/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC10,925.0003/06/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/28/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0002/02/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0001/17/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0001/12/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0012/13/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0008/23/2004
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0007/01/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0006/16/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0006/16/2004
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,600.0001/05/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0009/22/2003
MS-65+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers10,925.0009/17/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers14,778.0002/24/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8,165.0009/01/2002
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/01/2002
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0002/24/2002
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions322.0010/01/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions460.0006/01/2000
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,075.0002/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0008/01/1999
MS-63NONEDavid Akers13,750.0005/01/1998
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena61,600.0004/01/1997
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena1,155.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl31.0006/01/1941
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery110.0003/01/1941

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