1861 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1861 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $757 · MS62 $12,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 15.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $757, a certified MS62 about $12000, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
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 | $757 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $31 / $89 / $1,600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 25, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $31.00–$1,600.00 (median $89.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- Ungraded examples of the 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter are currently listed starting around $754.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter worth?
- A high-grade MS62 1861 Seated Liberty Quarter can command a value of up to $12,000.
- What year and series is this quarter?
- This is an 1861 coin belonging to the Seated Liberty Quarter series.