As of May, 2024, a 1959 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $22.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $25.00 and $1,100.00, 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 $900.00 in the 02/22/2018 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: 24,384,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Washington Quarters 1932-1964

1959 Quarter Fs-901, Type B Reverse (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+1,100.00
MS-66300.00
MS-65+85.00
MS-6555.00
MS-64+42.00
MS-6440.00
MS-63+44.00
MS-6342.00
MS-62+37.00
MS-6235.00
MS-6130.00
MS-6025.00
AU-58+22.00
AU-5820.00
AU-55+20.00
AU-5520.00
AU-53+20.00
AU-5320.00
AU-50+20.00
AU-5020.00
XF-45+17.00
XF-4517.00
XF-4017.00
VF-3515.00
VF-3015.00
VF-2512.00
VF-2012.00
F-1510.00
F-1210.00
VG-108.00
VG-88.00
G-68.00
G-45.00

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 State25.001,100.00152.92
About Uncirculated20.0022.0020.25
Extremely Fine17.0017.0017.00
Fine and Very Fine10.0015.0012.33
Good and Very Good5.008.007.25

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 1959 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1959 Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.0010.008,500.00
1959-D Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.0010.009,600.00
1959 Quarter (Proof)N/AN/A8.0090.00
1959 Quarter, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A20.00425.00
1959 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.0013,000.00
1959 Quarter DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A30.00225.00
1959 Quarter DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A35.00300.00

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.

1959 Quarter Fs-901, Type B Reverse (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

$57.00

Lowest Sale Price
$544.50

Highest Sale Price
$198.94

Average Sale Price
$81.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$2,984.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67399.50399.50399.50
MS-66+900.00900.00900.00
MS-6657.00544.50198.94
MS-65+24.0084.0044.89
MS-6435.0041.0037.60

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1959 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $900.00.

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 1959 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1959 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.07% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 20.69% / 13.79% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1959 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse (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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0008/08/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0008/08/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0007/21/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers105.0012/16/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/23/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0001/26/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0012/15/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0012/08/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0012/01/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0011/10/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/22/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/03/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC39.0002/19/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions399.5006/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/21/2017
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/19/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/11/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections226.6012/28/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/29/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections58.6508/31/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions57.0008/11/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections544.5007/27/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections51.2503/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0007/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0004/26/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/12/2009