The value of an 1865 quarter dollar coin depends on several factors, primarily its condition (grade) and whether it was minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) or San Francisco (S mint mark).
Here’s a summary of the estimated value based on available data:
- Average Circulated Condition: Around $203.
- Good (G): $75.
- Fine (F): $130.
- Extremely Fine (XF): $275.
- Uncirculated (MS+): Can be worth $1,475 or more.
- Uncirculated (MS): Up to $40,000.
- Proof: $1,400 or more, with some proof coins graded PF66 selling for $7,667.38 to $8,000.
- Average Circulated Condition: Around $225 to $3,900.
- Good (G): $85.
- Fine (F): $175.
- Extremely Fine (XF): $1,000.
- Uncirculated (MS): Up to $110,000.
- Condition/Grade: Coins in higher grades (better condition) are significantly more valuable. Grading systems like the Sheldon Scale (1-70) are used to assess a coin’s quality.
- Mint Mark: The San Francisco Mint (1865-S) produced fewer quarters than the Philadelphia Mint, making them scarcer and potentially more valuable.
- Rarity: Lower mintage numbers generally lead to higher value. The 1865-S has a low mintage of only 41,000 coins.
- Errors: Quarters with minting errors can be extremely rare and command much higher prices.
- You can consult the [NGC price guide] or [PCGS CoinFacts] for detailed information and pricing.
- Specialized coin dealers, auction houses, and online marketplaces like [eBay] or [Hallenbeck Coin Gallery] can provide more specific pricing for individual coins.
Note: The melt value of the silver in an 1865 quarter is currently around $6.83. However, its numismatic value (value to collectors) is significantly higher due to its age, rarity, and historical significance.
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Is a 1865 coin worth anything?
Thanks for asking. 1865 Seated Liberty Dollar Value
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Seated Liberty Dollar from 1865 in circulated condition is worth between $575 and $4250. However, on the open market 1865 Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $77500.
How much is a 1860 silver quarter worth?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Seated Liberty Quarter from 1860 in circulated condition is worth between $25 and $550. However, on the open market 1860 Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $27500.
How rare is a 1861 quarter?
The 1861 Quarter Dollar has one of the largest mintages of the series, thus it is easy to obtain examples in virtually all grades. Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified by PCGS, mostly in MS63 and MS64; even Gems are relatively common. The finest examples top out at MS67.