1842 O [SMALL DATE] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1842 O [SMALL DATE] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1842 O [SMALL DATE] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $1,000. Prices updated September 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1842-O Seated Liberty Silver Quarter Rare Early Key Date Philadelphia Cleaned
1842-O Small Date Liberty Seated Quarter, VF, Reversed Smoothed
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the coin, buy the Standard 1842 O Seated Liberty Quarter for $100. The SMALL DATE ($1000) and LARGE DATE ($61) versions offer specific variations, likely related to minting or die characteristics, which appeal to specialized collectors. Those seeking the premium features should pay the higher price, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1842
- Mint
- O
- Release date
- January 1, 1842
1842 O [SMALL DATE] Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1842 O [SMALL DATE] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $1000, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49 / $376 / $42,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $49.00–$42,000.00 (median $376.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of this 1842 O Seated Liberty Quarter?
- The ungraded value for this 1842 O Seated Liberty Quarter is currently around $990.
- Is the 1842 O Seated Liberty Quarter a rare coin?
- It is a specific item within the Seated Liberty Quarter series from the year 1842.
- What condition is this coin listed in?
- This coin is listed as ungraded.