1836 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1836 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1836 Quarter variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1836 Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.15 - $2,200.00

  Uncirculated: $2.10 - $99,875.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $14.10 - $800.00

  Uncirculated: $145.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $2,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,500.00 - $125,000.00

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1836 Quarter (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7,700.00 - $132,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $85,000.00 - $275,000.00

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1836 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $83.00 - $1,057.50

  Uncirculated: $1,035.00 - $42,300.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $149.00 - $399.99

  Uncirculated: $8,750.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $2,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,500.00 - $125,000.00

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1836 Quarter Browning 2 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $54.00 - $1,057.50

  Uncirculated: $2,880.00 - $17,625.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $71.05 - $313.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $2,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,500.00 - $125,000.00

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1836 Quarter Browning 3 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $99.00 - $1,380.00

  Uncirculated: $1,495.00 - $9,775.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $220.00 - $2,726.55

  Uncirculated: $28.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $2,250.00

  Uncirculated: $2,500.00 - $125,000.00

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1836 Quarter Browning 4 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $39.00 - $748.00

  Uncirculated: $4,230.00 - $4,313.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $59.95 - $310.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $300.00 - $2,500.00

  Uncirculated: $2,750.00 - $5,500.00

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1836 Quarter Browning 5 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $196.00 - $23,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1,080.00 - $1,650.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1,750.00 - $20,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1836 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1836 Quarter has a significant impact on its value. As a first-year issue and a coin that saw considerable circulation, high-grade examples are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. Coins in Uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are particularly valuable.

The strike quality can vary, with some coins showing weakness in certain areas, particularly on the eagle's talons and the shield on the reverse. Well-struck examples command a premium. Original luster is highly prized, and coins with attractive, natural toning are especially desirable to collectors.

Historical significance plays a crucial role in the value of the 1836 Quarter. As the first year of the Seated Liberty design, it holds special appeal for collectors of early American coinage. The relatively low mintage for a quarter of this era also contributes to its scarcity and value.

The preservation of design details, particularly on Liberty's gown and the eagle's feathers, is important. Coins with sharp, well-defined features are more valuable. Additionally, the absence of major marks or damage, especially on the open fields of the obverse and reverse, can significantly increase the coin's desirability and value.