As of May, 2024, a 1966 Quarter in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8.00 and $21,000.00, 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 $21,000.00 in the 05/07/2023 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Flanagan
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters
Weight: 5.67 grams
Mintage: 821,101,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Washington Quarters 1965 – 1998

1966 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-68+21,000.00
MS-689,500.00
MS-67+1,350.00
MS-67285.00
MS-66+70.00
MS-6630.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6516.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-6410.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-638.00

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 State8.0021,000.002,692.42

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 1966 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1966 Quarter SMS (Special Strike)2.002.003.0085.00
1966 Quarter SMS, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A8.001,050.00
1966 Quarter SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A12.006,500.00

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.

1966 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price
$113.00

Highest Sale Price
$22.71

Average Sale Price
$43.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$1,022.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68+21,000.0021,000.0021,000.00
MS-68900.0011,750.005,352.29
MS-6760.00517.00255.59
MS-669.00113.0022.71
MS-65+7.0018.0012.38
MS-6320.00219.0097.50
MS-62196.00240.00218.00
MS-61431.00431.00431.00
MS-6011.0011.0011.00
AU-5899.00230.00164.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1966 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-68+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68+ having the highest max price $21,000.00.

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 1966 Quarter (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1966 Quarter (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 14.00% / 5.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1966 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-68PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0007/23/2023
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,000.0005/07/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers168.0004/12/2023
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7510/20/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0009/25/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/05/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0006/19/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers60.0006/17/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions186.0003/03/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/27/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions114.0011/25/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0005/03/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions900.0004/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/19/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,750.0001/27/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/13/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/30/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0001/03/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0011/07/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,440.0009/07/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/10/2017
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers517.0001/27/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0001/11/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7509/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections16.0007/20/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0007/06/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions170.3801/13/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/21/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0001/20/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections160.0001/06/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections294.0010/21/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions212.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0002/11/2010
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions99.0012/03/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions20.0008/05/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions127.0005/06/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions219.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0012/29/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions11.0012/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/23/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/12/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions331.0012/04/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0002/21/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/11/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0012/04/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0010/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/13/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0008/30/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0008/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0008/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0007/17/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/12/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/15/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/09/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0003/06/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/29/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/29/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC66.0006/20/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/16/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/16/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0001/03/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0011/28/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions151.0009/13/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions161.0009/09/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0007/28/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0006/02/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/12/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0007/30/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0006/18/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0004/25/2002