As of May, 2024, a 1956 Quarter, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $22.00 and $1,250.00, 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 $3,818.75 in the 01/08/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-691,250.00
MS-68+375.00
MS-68175.00
MS-67+155.00
MS-67150.00
MS-66+130.00
MS-66110.00
MS-65+75.00
MS-6565.00
MS-64+50.00
MS-6446.00
MS-63+40.00
MS-6335.00
MS-62+28.00
MS-6226.00
MS-6124.00
MS-6022.00

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 State22.001,250.00162.12

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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.00235.00

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, Dcam (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

$53.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,818.75

Highest Sale Price
$913.56

Average Sale Price
$840.00

Most Recent Sale Price
78

Number of Sales
$71,257.93

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6953.003,818.75913.56
MS-68+225.50225.50225.50
MS-6881.00450.00151.71
MS-6733.01204.0077.08
MS-6626.0098.0047.20
MS-6528.0028.0028.00
PO-1138.00138.00138.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956 Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $3,818.75.

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, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956 Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 7.22% / 7.22% 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, DCAM (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-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC171.0004/16/2023
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers840.0004/12/2023
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0004/09/2023
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions204.0012/05/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions111.0007/06/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions552.0003/02/2022
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/30/2021
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/30/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers105.0011/10/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/08/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0006/30/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/06/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,322.4010/21/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions504.0006/24/2020
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0003/15/2020
MS-69PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7510/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/17/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions61.0002/06/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/03/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/14/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions144.0012/26/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/22/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions444.0006/17/2018
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0003/19/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/27/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0002/22/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions630.0001/03/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions228.0012/05/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions168.0011/21/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0011/02/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0011/02/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0009/07/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions140.4008/22/2017
MS-69PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions525.0007/19/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/18/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/21/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/16/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions549.9002/07/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers235.0011/16/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/03/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/08/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions105.7505/03/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/27/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/03/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/06/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/06/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/20/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions89.0006/07/2015
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC165.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0003/15/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions141.0012/21/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections33.0112/14/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions646.2511/06/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1309/08/2014
MS-68+NGCGreat Collections225.5008/31/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections88.0908/31/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections115.5007/20/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections75.9007/06/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions129.2506/16/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/04/2014
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0004/27/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections107.8004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections39.1604/06/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections855.4304/06/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections143.8612/29/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections138.0009/01/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/05/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/24/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions147.0003/25/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0003/21/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections99.0002/17/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions999.0010/18/2012
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers1,268.4508/04/2012
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers1,276.5008/04/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC98.0007/09/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/30/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/30/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/30/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0004/18/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/08/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections105.0010/09/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections122.0009/18/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/15/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/11/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/08/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/28/2011
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena138.0011/03/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/08/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions511.0004/28/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions40.0007/29/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26.0007/29/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions92.0003/25/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/03/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC109.0010/23/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC460.0005/12/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0004/28/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions92.0004/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions54.0002/20/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/29/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions518.0011/29/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/28/2007
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions81.0011/05/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0009/06/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions54.0008/08/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/16/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0006/20/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/15/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0002/26/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/20/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions929.0009/13/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/13/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/13/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions86.0007/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0006/06/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions98.0004/26/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions66.0004/16/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/09/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/05/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/02/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/22/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/13/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0006/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions54.0003/30/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0003/30/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/27/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0003/27/2005
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions81.0002/02/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions437.0001/12/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions98.0001/05/2005
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0012/15/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0012/15/2004
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0011/01/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions47.0009/22/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/13/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0007/20/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions414.0003/29/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0002/25/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions115.0002/18/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/12/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/07/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/24/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions116.0011/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0011/05/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0009/22/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions93.0009/03/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions47.0009/03/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions167.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions700.0007/26/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions661.0007/26/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions167.0005/05/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0005/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions90.0004/23/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/13/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/13/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions53.0011/25/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0006/09/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0004/28/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/24/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions450.0012/05/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/12/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0006/02/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/05/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions180.0012/14/2000