1857 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1857 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1857 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $41 · MS62 $687 · MS66 $3,650. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 89.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, buy the Standard 1857 Seated Liberty Quarter for $32. The FS-901 version at $71 offers a superior grade, which is the primary premium here, indicating higher quality. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay the extra for the FS-901. Casual collectors looking to own the coin affordably should stick with the Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1857
1857 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1857 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $41, a certified MS62 about $687, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3650.
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 | $41 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $687 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $3,650 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1857 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1857 Seated Liberty Quarter is currently valued at $36.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $4104, significantly higher than the MS62 grade price of $585.
- What series does this 1857 coin belong to?
- This coin belongs to the Seated Liberty Quarter series from the year 1857.