As of May, 2024, a 1956 Quarter, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8.00 and $235.00, 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 $666.00 in the 12/15/2013 by renowned auctioneer Great Collections, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Flanagan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 6.30 grams
Mintage: 669,384
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Washington Quarters 1936-1964

1956 Quarter, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69235.00
MS-68+135.00
MS-6885.00
MS-67+65.00
MS-6755.00
MS-66+44.00
MS-6640.00
MS-65+34.00
MS-6532.00
MS-64+25.00
MS-6424.00
MS-63+19.00
MS-6318.00
MS-62+15.00
MS-6214.00
MS-6110.00
MS-608.00

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 State8.00235.0050.47

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 1956 Washington 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1956 Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.0010.0011,000.00
1956-D Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.0010.005,250.00
1956 Quarter (Proof)5.005.008.00150.00
1956 Quarter Type B Rev FS-901 (Regular Strike)10.0025.0030.003,500.00
1956-D Quarter RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)15.0045.0050.00450.00
1956 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A22.001,250.00

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.

1956 Quarter, Cam (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

$27.00

Lowest Sale Price
$666.00

Highest Sale Price
$81.76

Average Sale Price
$73.00

Most Recent Sale Price
116

Number of Sales
$9,484.41

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7031.0031.0031.00
MS-6938.00441.00189.39
MS-68+110.00110.00110.00
MS-6827.00666.0081.76
MS-6722.25230.0048.33
MS-6613.0050.0031.67
MS-6525.0035.0030.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956 Quarter, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $666.00.

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 1956 Quarter, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956 Quarter, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.60% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 13.70% / 11.99% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1956 Quarter, CAM (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-69NGCHeritage Auctions169.0006/14/2023
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC205.0004/02/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions222.0003/01/2023
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC185.0001/22/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions73.0012/14/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/14/2022
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0011/20/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions169.0011/09/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0011/02/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions60.0006/22/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions169.0004/28/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0004/24/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions169.0012/22/2021
MS-68+PCGSStack's Bowers110.0011/10/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions169.0010/27/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/22/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions75.0009/15/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0008/11/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions140.4008/11/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions168.0006/23/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions168.0006/23/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/05/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions175.2004/14/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions79.0010/14/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0009/02/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions252.0007/29/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions204.0007/29/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/29/2020
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0003/08/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/25/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0010/25/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0509/22/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0008/14/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0008/11/2019
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers204.0007/31/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/17/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0005/29/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/22/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions192.0005/22/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions336.0005/01/2019
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers204.0004/30/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0003/17/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0002/24/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/13/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0001/30/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/16/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/09/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0010/14/2018
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0009/23/2018
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC280.5006/24/2018
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0005/07/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0004/03/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/20/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/30/2018
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0001/29/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0012/12/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/28/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0010/03/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions432.0009/26/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions240.0009/26/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/19/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/19/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0008/21/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0006/20/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0005/16/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions155.1004/18/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.6304/18/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/11/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/21/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/31/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions223.2512/20/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0011/22/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/27/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions352.5007/12/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0003/29/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/31/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions376.0001/17/2016
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0004/19/2015
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0004/19/2015
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions152.7504/12/2015
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions170.3804/05/2015
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0004/05/2015
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0003/29/2015
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions152.7502/03/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0012/21/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections36.0012/14/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0012/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections47.0112/14/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6311/30/2014
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0011/30/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0011/30/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections160.6011/23/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions152.7511/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections200.2010/19/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections60.5210/12/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions188.0010/08/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections151.0510/05/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections29.6909/28/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0009/28/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections139.7009/21/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections38.0209/21/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections208.9808/31/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections172.1608/03/2014
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC305.0006/29/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections132.0006/15/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections48.3606/01/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections110.0006/01/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0005/26/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections47.0005/11/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0005/05/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections32.6605/04/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions188.0004/28/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections26.2904/27/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions52.0004/21/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections64.9004/20/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0003/10/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections22.2502/23/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections666.0012/15/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections40.0011/24/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/29/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0009/23/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections40.0009/01/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections63.0009/01/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions306.0008/08/2013
MS-70ICGGreat Collections31.0006/30/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0006/17/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections74.0005/05/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions294.0003/25/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0003/04/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections59.0002/24/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0002/03/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0001/27/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0001/09/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions223.0001/09/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/09/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/03/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/29/2012
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC48.0010/28/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions53.0010/22/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0010/18/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0009/17/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0009/10/2012
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers242.6508/14/2012
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers103.5008/14/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0008/06/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0007/15/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0004/15/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0003/19/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0002/26/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0002/19/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections66.0001/22/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0001/01/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections13.0011/13/2011
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections23.0009/18/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions196.0005/23/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0003/21/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/05/2011
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0004/01/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions173.0003/29/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/01/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0008/19/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0007/16/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions45.0005/13/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/25/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0003/23/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC75.0003/05/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0002/09/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0001/14/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0012/29/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions31.0011/10/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions62.0009/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0007/30/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions57.0007/14/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0006/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC29.0005/12/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC64.0005/12/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC29.0005/12/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC144.0005/12/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/07/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions109.0005/07/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0005/05/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0004/30/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0004/28/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions54.0004/28/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0004/21/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39.0004/16/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0002/27/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions59.0002/13/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions42.0012/10/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0010/03/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0008/13/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0008/08/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions35.0007/16/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0006/06/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0006/04/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions42.0006/04/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/28/2007
MS-69ICGDavid Lawrence RC64.0005/21/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions115.0004/23/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/12/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/07/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/10/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/08/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions70.0011/15/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0011/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/08/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/18/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/23/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0007/12/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions45.0006/28/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/07/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC86.0005/29/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions44.0005/07/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions92.0005/07/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0005/07/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/03/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/29/2006
MS-69ICGDavid Lawrence RC58.0011/07/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/02/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0009/12/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/31/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0005/08/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0004/11/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0003/30/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0003/30/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0003/30/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0003/27/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0003/27/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0003/27/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0003/02/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions60.0002/23/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/16/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/12/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0012/15/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0011/03/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0009/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/01/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions38.0008/18/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0007/28/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/26/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions199.0006/16/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0005/10/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/10/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0005/05/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/28/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions42.0004/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/10/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0002/11/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/21/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions92.0012/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0012/17/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32.0012/17/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0011/12/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0010/29/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions27.0009/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/22/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions54.0006/25/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0006/18/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions76.0005/07/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0004/02/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions29.0002/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0012/24/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions66.0010/15/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions40.0009/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0009/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions43.0007/28/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0006/09/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0002/24/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions120.0012/12/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0011/13/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions59.0010/17/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0006/27/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0005/09/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0005/03/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0003/08/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions62.0003/08/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions105.0003/08/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0009/07/2000
MS-65PCIHeritage Auctions25.0008/17/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions60.0005/25/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/25/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0004/18/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions70.0004/12/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions144.0002/12/2000