1889 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $451 · MS62 $866 · MS66 $2,048. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
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Expired listings — price reference
1889 P Silver Seated Liberty Quarter- PCGS Certified, AU/Almost UNC Detail
1889 25c GEM DCAM PCGS PR-65DCAM SEATED LIBERTY PROOF QUARTER. GORGEOUS DCAM!!
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, buy the Standard 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter at $378. The PROOF version at $558 offers a higher quality presentation, typically through superior minting or special packaging, appealing to those prioritizing display over simple ownership. If budget is the main concern, stick with the Standard; if presentation matters, the PROOF is the better investment.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1889
1889 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $451, a certified MS62 about $866, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2048.
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 | $451 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $866 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $2,048 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $10 / $3,000 / $17,193 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $10.00–$17,192.99 (median $3,000.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- An ungraded 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter is currently valued starting at $365.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded copy?
- An MS66 example commands a significantly higher price, reaching $2400 compared to the ungraded starting price of $365.
- What is the highest listed price for this 1889 quarter?
- The highest listed price for the 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter is $2400 for the MS66 grade.