As of May, 2024, a 1986-S Quarter, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $34.00, 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 $552.00 in the 10/01/2003 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: 3,010,497
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Series: Washington Quarters 1965 – 1998

1986-S 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-7034.00
MS-6916.00
MS-68+9.00
MS-687.00
MS-67+7.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
MS-65+5.00
MS-655.00
MS-64+5.00
MS-645.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+5.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00

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 State5.0034.007.88

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 1986 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1986-P Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.003,000.00
1986-D Quarter (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.003,750.00

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.

1986-S 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

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$128.00

Highest Sale Price
$17.54

Average Sale Price
$9.00

Most Recent Sale Price
76

Number of Sales
$1,333.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7011.00552.0090.07
MS-696.00128.0017.54
MS-689.0017.0013.00
MS-676.009.007.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1986-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $552.00.

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 1986-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1986-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.92% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 9.87% / 9.21% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1986-S 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-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/03/2020
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0003/24/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/11/2015
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections36.0010/19/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections26.0006/29/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0003/16/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections26.0012/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0010/13/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/01/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0008/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections43.0010/28/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/06/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/23/2012
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/22/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/16/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/01/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0006/29/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/18/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/11/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions36.0005/25/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/25/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions44.0005/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions40.0005/14/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions39.0005/07/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions50.0004/30/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0004/18/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections77.0004/01/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0001/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0001/01/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/12/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/27/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/14/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections88.0010/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/22/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/10/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/05/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/11/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0011/02/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0010/07/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/15/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0012/04/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0012/03/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0008/25/2008
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC21.0007/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/07/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions19.0004/21/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0002/27/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0001/28/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions57.0008/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/21/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/20/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/19/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0011/20/2006
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0011/15/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/06/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/12/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/21/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/07/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0005/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/03/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/19/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0003/01/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/22/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/15/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0002/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0001/25/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0001/16/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0011/21/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/02/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions117.0009/14/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/07/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0009/01/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/31/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/24/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/17/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/10/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/10/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/03/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/03/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions145.0007/27/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/13/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0007/11/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/27/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/09/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions128.0001/17/2005
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions22.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions202.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/08/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0011/04/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/01/2004
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC8.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0009/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0006/02/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions52.0003/17/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0002/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/06/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/11/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions8.0002/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0002/26/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9.0012/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/29/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions11.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0003/27/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions33.0002/27/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17.0012/26/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions13.0011/21/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0011/13/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0011/23/2000
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions46.0011/18/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0011/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0011/09/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions17.0009/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0003/22/2000