1856 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $38 · MS62 $639 · MS66 $12,070. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Seated Liberty QuarterYear · 1856
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Value by grade
$38
Ungraded
16.8×
$639
MS62
317.6×
$12,070
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 317.6× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1856
1856 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $38, a certified MS62 about $639, and a high-grade MS66 commands $12070.
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 | $38 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $639 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $12,070 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- Ungraded examples of the 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter are currently valued around $37.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded coin?
- An MS66 grade for this 1856 coin is valued at $12,067, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What series does this 1856 quarter belong to?
- This specific coin is part of the Seated Liberty Quarter series from the year 1856.