1881 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $480 · MS62 $842 · MS66 $3,295. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1881 Seated Liberty Quarter, Very Fine Circulated Collectible Coin, #QR1289.eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
To simply own an 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter, buy the Standard version for around $480. The PROOF version at $893 offers a higher quality collectible presentation, though the scarcity difference is subtle here. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose Standard, while those seeking a premium display piece should invest in the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1881
- Release date
- January 1, 1881
1881 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $480, a certified MS62 about $842, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3295.
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 | $480 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $842 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $3,295 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $559.35 / $559.35 / $559.35 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 29, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $559.35–$559.35 (median $559.35).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter starts at approximately $500.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $3298, compared to $842 for the MS62 grade.
- What is the year and series of this coin?
- This coin is from the 1881 series and is a Seated Liberty Quarter.