1881 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1881 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1881 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $895 · MS62 $2,143. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
PCGS MS63 1881 SEATED LIBERTY QUARTER BLAST WHITE OUTSTANDING LUSTER SCARCE DATE
1881-P Seated Liberty Silver Quarter 25C PCGS PROOF PR 64 Type 5, With Motto
1881-P Seated Quarter NGC PF65 CAMEO - A STUNNING FLAWLESS CAMEO - UNIMPROVABLE!
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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 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1881 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $895, a certified MS62 about $2143, 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 | $895 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,143 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $559.35 / $1,750 / $10,748 | 7 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 7 live eBay listings ask $559.35–$10,747.57 (median $1,750.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- Ungraded examples of the 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter are currently valued around $890.
- How much is an MS62 graded version of this quarter worth?
- A certified MS62 1881 Seated Liberty Quarter is valued at $2134.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin is from the Seated Liberty Quarter series and is from the year 1881.