As of May, 2024, a 1981-S Quarter Type 1, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $38.00, 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 $299.00 in the 07/20/2004 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: 4,063,083
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Washington Quarters 1965 – 1998

1981-S Quarter Type 1, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7038.00
MS-6920.00
MS-68+14.00
MS-6812.00
MS-67+8.00
MS-678.00
MS-66+8.00
MS-668.00
MS-65+7.00
MS-657.00
MS-64+6.00
MS-646.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-613.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.0038.009.17

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 1981 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1981-P Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.004,000.00
1981-D Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.001,150.00
1981-S Quarter Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00215.00

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.

1981-S Quarter Type 1, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$3.00
Lowest Sale Price
$59.00
Highest Sale Price
$15.71
Average Sale Price
$15.00
Most Recent Sale Price
83
Number of Sales
$1,304.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7010.00299.0085.63
MS-693.0059.0015.71
MS-683.0023.009.89

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1981-S Quarter Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-68 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $299.00.

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 1981-S Quarter Type 1, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1981-S Quarter Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.30% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 16.35% / 16.35% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1981-S Quarter Type 1, 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-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0005/03/2020
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0010/27/2019
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0004/14/2019
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0010/05/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0008/04/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0007/20/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections31.1107/06/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections8.0002/02/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections36.0012/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections46.0011/17/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections6.0010/06/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0008/18/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0008/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0006/02/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0005/26/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0005/13/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0005/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0004/28/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0004/21/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections8.0012/09/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections46.0010/28/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections72.0009/16/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/24/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0006/03/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections80.0005/20/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0004/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/13/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/12/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections72.0003/11/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/17/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections24.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/10/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/19/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections16.0012/11/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0011/27/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections88.0010/09/2011
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections10.0009/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/18/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0002/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/10/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/20/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/05/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/11/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions36.0009/16/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/12/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0008/06/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/15/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/04/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0002/02/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0012/22/2008
MS-69ICGDavid Lawrence RC15.0009/01/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0007/31/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/05/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions40.0003/31/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0002/27/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions10.0002/25/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/04/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0012/04/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0011/07/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions66.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/09/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/18/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0001/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/01/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/25/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/12/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/03/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0003/15/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0003/01/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/26/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0012/05/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0011/23/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/14/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/01/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0008/31/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/24/2005
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/18/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0001/10/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/03/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions214.0012/26/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/20/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/13/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions18.0012/13/2004
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0011/15/2004
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/08/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/01/2004
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/11/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/22/2004
MS-68ANACSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/11/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0006/30/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions10.0005/26/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/12/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions22.0004/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0004/07/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions12.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0002/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0002/11/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions60.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0006/25/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions8.0006/11/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions8.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/12/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/12/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0011/05/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions29.0011/21/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13.0010/17/2001
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions46.0011/18/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/09/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions72.0009/14/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/14/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions17.0009/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0004/26/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions30.0004/18/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions60.0004/12/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions35.0003/08/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions10.0002/16/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions30.0001/26/2000

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