1870 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1870 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $199 · MS62 $2,282 · MS66 $13,526. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 68.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the most budget-friendly ownership, purchase the Standard 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter for around $203. The PROOF version, priced at $1814, offers a significantly higher level of finish and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is simply to possess the coin, stick to Standard; if you seek top-tier display quality and collectability, the PROOF is the investment to consider.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1870
1870 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $199, a certified MS62 about $2282, and a high-grade MS66 commands $13526.
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 | $199 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,282 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $13,526 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $17.99 / $55 / $299.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $17.99–$299.99 (median $55.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- Ungraded examples of the 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter start at $192.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded coin?
- An MS66 coin is significantly more valuable, priced at $13,538 compared to the ungraded starting price.
- What is the price point for a high-grade MS62 example?
- The MS62 grade for the 1870 Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $2,265.