1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $517 · MS62 $8,805 · MS66 $109,478. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 211.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1861
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $517, a certified MS62 about $8805, and a high-grade MS66 commands $109478.
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 | $517 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $8,805 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $109,478 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $29.99 / $211.5 / $2,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $29.99–$2,000.00 (median $211.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter starts at $583.
- How much is an MS62 graded version of this coin worth?
- An MS62 graded 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $11,283.
- What is the top-end value for this specific coin?
- The highest documented price for the 1861 S Seated Liberty Quarter is $140,310 for an MS66.