1885 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1885 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1885 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $575 · MS66 $2,115. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
To simply own an 1885 Seated Liberty Quarter, purchase the Standard version for around $589. The PROOF version, priced at $1270, offers superior minting quality and specialized presentation, making it a premium collector's piece. Buyers prioritizing accessibility should choose Standard, while those seeking top-tier aesthetics and investment appeal should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1885
- Release date
- January 1, 1885
1885 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1885 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $575, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2115.
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 | $575 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $2,115 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $500 / $787.5 / $1,999 | 7 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 27, 2026, 7 live eBay listings ask $500.00–$1,999.00 (median $787.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1885 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1885 Seated Liberty Quarter can start at approximately $602.
- How much more is an MS66 graded coin worth compared to an ungraded one?
- The MS66 grade commands a significantly higher value, listed at $2115.
- What is the series for this specific 1885 quarter?
- This coin belongs to the Seated Liberty Quarter series from the year 1885.