1860 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1860 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1860 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.

1860 Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $10.00 - $646.00

  Uncirculated: $2.50 - $31,725.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $15.50 - $1,079.38

  Uncirculated: $123.38 - $1,700.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $25.00 - $650.00

  Uncirculated: $750.00 - $40,000.00

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1860-S Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $8.25 - $31,050.00

  Uncirculated: $37,600.00 - $55,812.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $229.50 - $5,950.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $600.00 - $40,000.00

  Uncirculated: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

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1860 Quarter, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,560.00 - $28,200.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,768.00 - $2,003.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,100.00 - $65,000.00

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1860-O Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1.50 - $1,410.00

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $28,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $19.99 - $799.00

  Uncirculated: $452.14
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $1,350.00

  Uncirculated: $1,500.00 - $35,000.00

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1860 Quarter (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $44,063.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $762.00 - $1,995.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $550.00 - $750.00

  Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $40,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1860 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1860 Quarters significantly impacts their value. Coins in higher grades (MS60 and above) are particularly valuable due to their scarcity. The New Orleans mintage is especially prized in high grades due to its lower production numbers and the generally poorer quality of strikes from this mint.

Luster and original surfaces are highly valued by collectors. Coins with attractive, natural toning can command premiums. Any examples showing full strike details, particularly on Liberty's head and the eagle's feathers, are highly desirable.

The historical context of the 1860 Quarter adds to its appeal. Minted on the eve of the Civil War, these coins represent a pivotal moment in American history. This historical significance can increase demand among both coin collectors and history enthusiasts.

Provenance can also play a role in value. Coins with a documented history of ownership, especially if tied to notable collections or historical figures, may command a premium. Additionally, any quarters that can be conclusively linked to Civil War usage (through archaeological finds or documented provenance) could be of particular interest to collectors and potentially more valuable.