1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $299 · MS62 $5,256 · MS66 $65,255. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 218.2× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1859
- Mint
- S
1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $299, a certified MS62 about $5256, and a high-grade MS66 commands $65255.
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 | $299 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $5,256 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $65,255 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $37.99 / $150 / $1,313 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 7, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $37.99–$1,312.50 (median $150.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter can start at $300.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1859 S Seated Liberty Quarter worth?
- An MS66 graded version of this coin commands a high value of $65,706.
- What is the value jump between MS62 and MS66 for this coin?
- The value jumps significantly from $5292 for MS62 to $65,706 for MS66.