1871 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1871 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1871 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.

1871 Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $94.00 - $840.00

  Uncirculated: $138.00 - $32,900.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $112.50 - $406.00

  Uncirculated: $74.99 - $299.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $50.00 - $900.00

  Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $60,000.00

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1871-CC Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $17.50 - $79,312.50

  Uncirculated: $250.00 - $456,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $6,833.01
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $6,500.00 - $150,000.00

  Uncirculated: $160,000.00 - $500,000.00

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1871 Quarter, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $408.00 - $9,988.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $465.00 - $5,635.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $750.00 - $7,000.00

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1871 Quarter, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,610.00 - $7,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3,500.00 - $9,000.00

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1871-S Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $3.15 - $5,750.00

  Uncirculated: $42.50 - $35,937.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $515.55 - $5,900.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $500.00 - $8,500.00

  Uncirculated: $10,000.00 - $50,000.00

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1871 Quarter (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $201.00 - $499.00

  Uncirculated: $2.25 - $15,275.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $330.77

  Uncirculated: $500.00 - $1,561.55
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $475.00 - $600.00

  Uncirculated: $650.00 - $22,500.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1871 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1871 Quarter significantly impacts its value. Coins in higher grades (MS60 and above) are considerably rarer and more valuable due to the scarcity of well-preserved specimens.

Key factors affecting condition include:

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

The San Francisco mint coins are particularly valuable in high grades due to their lower mintage and generally poorer preservation.

Additional factors influencing the value of 1871 Quarters include:

1. Mintmark: San Francisco (S) coins are generally more valuable due to lower mintage.
2. Historical significance: As a Reconstruction-era coin, it holds interest for historians and collectors.
3. Type set demand: Required for Seated Liberty Quarter collections.
4. Overall rarity: Compared to many other years, 1871 quarters are relatively scarce.
5. Die varieties: While no major varieties are known, minor die variations can add interest for specialists.

The market for 1871 Quarters remains strong, particularly for high-grade examples and the rarer San Francisco mint coins. Collectors should be cautious of cleaned or altered coins, as these can significantly decrease value.