1861 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $44 · MS62 $750 · MS66 $6,807. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 154.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the coin, purchase the Standard 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter for $45. The PROOF version at $756 offers superior minting quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors who value high-grade aesthetics. Buyers focused on budget should choose Standard, while those seeking display-quality investment pieces should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1861
1861 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $44, a certified MS62 about $750, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6807.
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 | $44 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $750 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,807 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter is listed starting at $35.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $7166, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $750.
- What year and series is this coin?
- This coin is from the 1861 series and is a Seated Liberty Quarter.