1879 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value

Seated Liberty Quarter

What the 1879 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1879 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $1,063 · MS62 $2,134. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Seated Liberty QuarterYear · 1879
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$1,063
Ungraded
2.0×
$2,134
MS62

Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.0× raw.

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Expired listings — price reference

1879 Proof Seated Liberty Quarter 25c PCGS PR65 - Great Color / Eye Appeal!$1,899.25Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗
1879 Liberty Seated Silver Quarter PR64 PCGS$1,417.5Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗
1879 Seated Liberty Quarter Proof NGC PF67 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike$3,870Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗
Proof 1879 Seated Quarter, Graded MS65PF by NGC$1,600Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗
1879 Liberty Seated Quarter 25c - Mintage: 13,600 - NGC VaultBox - AU 8.5 (55)$875Gradedexpired · seen Jul 24Look up ↗

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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 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value

A raw (ungraded) 1879 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $1063, a certified MS62 about $2134, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$1,063eBay sold comps
MS62$2,134eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$525 / $875 / $3,87010 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 10 live eBay listings ask $525.00–$3,870.00 (median $875.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter?
An ungraded 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $1063.
How much more is an MS62 graded version worth?
An MS62 graded version of the 1879 Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $2134.
What is the series and year of this coin?
This coin belongs to the Seated Liberty Quarter series and is from the year 1879.

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