As of May, 2024, a 1961 Quarter, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11.00 and $80.00, 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 $253.00 in the 05/09/2005 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: 3,028,244
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Washington Quarters 1936-1964

1961 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-6980.00
MS-68+60.00
MS-6850.00
MS-67+42.00
MS-6736.00
MS-66+30.00
MS-6627.00
MS-65+22.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6415.00
MS-63+14.00
MS-6314.00
MS-62+11.00
MS-6211.00

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 State11.0080.0029.87

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 1961 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1961 Quarter (Proof)5.005.007.00900.00
1961 Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.009.009,400.00
1961-D Quarter (Regular Strike)6.009.0010.0016,500.00
1961 Quarter FS-901, Type B Reverse (Regular Strike)9.0026.0027.009,000.00
1961 Quarter DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A25.00450.00
1961 Quarter DDO FS-101, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A26.00600.00
1961 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A14.00625.00
1961 Quarter DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A20.00700.00

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.

1961 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

$22.00

Lowest Sale Price
$230.00

Highest Sale Price
$79.80

Average Sale Price
$69.00

Most Recent Sale Price
60

Number of Sales
$4,788.29

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7027.0059.0043.00
MS-6922.00230.0079.80
MS-6815.00253.0045.94
MS-6714.0045.0025.06
MS-6611.0027.0015.68
MS-659.0212.0011.01

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961 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 $253.00.

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 1961 Quarter, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961 Quarter, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.22% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 20.50% / 13.66% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961 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 Auctions69.0011/09/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions63.0011/02/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions41.0008/11/2021
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0008/26/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions188.0010/06/2015
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/06/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections68.4912/07/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections11.0011/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections198.0011/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections24.1810/12/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections50.0009/21/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections144.2809/21/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections29.0309/21/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0009/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections23.0208/31/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections68.2308/31/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections12.5208/03/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections151.8908/03/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections126.5006/01/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0004/28/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions68.0004/28/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0004/28/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections9.0204/27/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections16.0003/16/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections14.0002/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/08/2013
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0010/20/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/07/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections15.0006/09/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections67.0006/09/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections19.0004/21/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions82.0004/01/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections33.0002/24/2013
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/07/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0012/30/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0009/30/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections42.0008/26/2012
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers75.9008/14/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions24.0008/10/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0008/10/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/03/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/30/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0007/09/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0006/08/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections32.0003/04/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/08/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections35.0007/24/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/10/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections37.0005/29/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0005/15/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0005/08/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections30.0004/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/26/2010
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0004/01/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0007/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/08/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/09/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0002/09/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC37.0001/29/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/21/2008
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0005/07/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/14/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions39.0009/05/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0002/12/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC32.0002/05/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0001/10/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/10/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0001/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/06/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0011/01/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0009/20/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0009/18/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions75.0008/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/23/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/10/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0007/10/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0006/26/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions36.0005/29/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions35.0005/21/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0005/07/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0005/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0005/03/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/26/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC39.0003/20/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/26/2006
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC93.0002/06/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions98.0001/08/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0012/19/2005
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0010/10/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/28/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/28/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0007/25/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0007/18/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/13/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0001/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/22/2004
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC77.0012/20/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0012/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/10/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/27/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/27/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0010/04/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/22/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0009/13/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions27.0008/18/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/28/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0006/30/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0006/23/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0005/10/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions40.0005/05/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0004/21/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0003/29/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/11/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions38.0002/11/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions59.0001/07/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32.0012/24/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions28.0010/01/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25.0010/01/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions34.0008/06/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions90.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0007/30/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0007/02/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions58.0007/02/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/18/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions56.0006/11/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions70.0004/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0004/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0002/01/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions105.0011/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0010/22/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/29/2002
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0009/24/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions61.0008/20/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23.0007/23/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions51.0006/09/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0005/15/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions48.0002/20/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions43.0002/06/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions41.0002/06/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0008/01/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/25/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/09/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions46.0004/07/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0010/26/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions30.0009/28/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions40.0007/27/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0007/27/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions35.0007/27/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions30.0005/25/2000