1879 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1879 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $492 · MS62 $758 · MS66 $3,068. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter at around $524. The PROOF version, priced at $1063, offers superior minting quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. If your goal is simply ownership, the Standard is the sensible choice. If you prioritize display quality and investment potential, the PROOF version justifies the higher price tag.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1879
- Release date
- January 1, 1879
1879 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $492, a certified MS62 about $758, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3068.
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 | $492 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $758 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $3,068 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $525 / $549 / $649.95 | 5 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 28, 2026, 5 live eBay listings ask $525.00–$649.95 (median $549.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and MS62 versions?
- The ungraded 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $462, whereas the MS62 grade is listed at $751.
- How rare is the MS66 grade for this specific coin?
- The MS66 grade for the 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter has a high market value of $3070.
- What is the base starting price for this 1879 quarter?
- The ungraded version of the 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter starts at $462.