1889 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value

Seated Liberty Quarter

What the 1889 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1889 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $558 · MS62 $2,085. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Seated Liberty QuarterYear · 1889
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Value by grade
$558
Ungraded
3.7×
$2,085
MS62

Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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1889 Seated Liberty Quarter, Extra Fine Plus Details Collectible Coin, #QR1295.$988.75Ungradedexpired · seen Jul 28Look up ↗

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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
Release date
January 1, 1889

1889 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter value

A raw (ungraded) 1889 [PROOF] Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $558, a certified MS62 about $2085, 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$558eBay sold comps
MS62$2,085eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$964.99 / $2,523 / $4,5504 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 27, 2026, 4 live eBay listings ask $964.99–$4,550.00 (median $2,523.33).

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter?
An ungraded 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter is currently valued around $558.
How much more is an MS62 graded version worth compared to ungraded?
An MS62 graded version is valued at $2085, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
What year is this specific Seated Liberty Quarter?
This coin is the 1889 Seated Liberty Quarter.

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