1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $425 · MS62 $10,139 · MS66 $97,515. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 229.4× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1856
- Mint
- S
1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $425, a certified MS62 about $10139, and a high-grade MS66 commands $97515.
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 | $425 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $10,139 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $97,515 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $26 / $70 / $339.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $26.00–$339.99 (median $70.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1856 S Seated Liberty Quarter starts at a value of $401.
- How much is an MS66 example of this coin worth?
- A coin graded MS66 is valued at $92,583, demonstrating its high desirability.
- Is the MS62 grade significantly more valuable than the ungraded version?
- Yes, the MS62 grade is valued at $10,152, showing a substantial increase in value over the ungraded price.