1847 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1847 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1847 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.

1847 Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $5.00 - $1,093.00

  Uncirculated: $3.65 - $14,100.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $79.95 - $419.99

  Uncirculated: $1,500.00 - $2,299.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $850.00

  Uncirculated: $900.00 - $6,000.00

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1847-O Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $2.10 - $8,625.00

  Uncirculated: $1,210.00 - $18,400.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $36.00 - $1,800.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $50.00 - $8,500.00

  Uncirculated: $10,000.00 - $35,000.00

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1847 Quarter MPD FS-301 (002.3) (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $71.00

  Uncirculated: $1,440.00 - $1,600.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $175.50

  Uncirculated: $1,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $125.00 - $550.00

  Uncirculated: $1,350.00

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1847 Quarter RPD & DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $192.00

  Uncirculated: $2,115.00 - $5,750.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $119.63 - $227.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $65.00 - $1,100.00

  Uncirculated: $1,250.00 - $4,000.00

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1847 Quarter (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6,325.00 - $64,625.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $15,000.00 - $85,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1847 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1847 Quarters significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS60 and above) are particularly scarce and command substantial premiums. The New Orleans mint coins are generally more valuable than their Philadelphia counterparts in comparable grades due to lower mintage and typically poorer striking quality.

Key factors affecting value include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds significant value.
3. Surface preservation: Fewer contact marks and scratches increase desirability.
4. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance value for some collectors.

Rarity in high grades: Both Philadelphia and New Orleans issues are scarce in Mint State, with New Orleans coins being particularly rare. Examples grading MS65 or higher are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors.

Historical significance: The coin's production during the Mexican-American War adds historical interest, potentially increasing its appeal to some collectors.

Type set demand: As part of the Seated Liberty series, these coins are in demand for type sets, which can support values even for circulated examples.

Mint mark collectibility: The New Orleans mint mark adds appeal for collectors focusing on southern mints or completing mint mark sets.