1878 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1878 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $851 · MS62 $1,738. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1878 Seated Liberty Quarter 25c PCGS MS 63PL PROOFLIKE Top Pop BU Uncirculated
1878 Seated Liberty Quarter NGC UNC Details *Hard Date to Find *
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own an 1878 Seated Liberty Quarter, the Standard version at $33 is the most affordable choice. The PROOF version at $851 offers a premium presentation, likely superior striking and packaging, appealing to serious collectors. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should select Standard, while those seeking display quality and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1878
- Release date
- January 1, 1878
1878 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $851, a certified MS62 about $1738, 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 | $851 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,738 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $19.99 / $159.5 / $2,800 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $19.99–$2,799.99 (median $159.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- The ungraded 1878 Seated Liberty Quarter is currently valued starting around $851.
- How much more valuable is the MS62 grade compared to ungraded?
- The MS62 grade for this coin is valued at $1739, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the specific series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Seated Liberty Quarter series and is from the year 1878.