1890 Seated Liberty Quarter — Coin Value
Seated Liberty QuarterWhat the 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1890 Seated Liberty Quarter value — Ungraded $195 · MS62 $2,162 · MS66 $2,640. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 13.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own an 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter, the Standard version at $195 is the cheapest route. The PROOF version at $934 offers a significantly higher-grade presentation, typically featuring superior mint luster and specialized packaging. Collectors prioritizing display quality and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF, while casual collectors should stick to the Standard for the lowest entry cost.
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Item details
- Series
- Seated Liberty Quarter
- Year
- 1890
1890 Seated Liberty Quarter value
A raw (ungraded) 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter runs around $195, a certified MS62 about $2162, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2640.
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 | $195 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,162 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $2,640 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $33.99 / $59.95 / $500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $33.99–$500.00 (median $59.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- Ungraded examples of the 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter are currently listed starting at $195.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded coin?
- An MS66 example is significantly more valuable, priced at $2640 compared to the ungraded starting price of $195.
- Which grade offers the highest return for the 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter?
- The MS66 grade offers the highest documented value at $2640 for this 1890 Seated Liberty Quarter.