1876 Seated Liberty Quarter Value

The latter, as well as many other 19th-century motifs, faced a recurring critique: though the early reception was generally favorable, detractors argued it felt tasteless, “too Britannia”. Nonetheless, the design remained in production for more than 50 years, went through a few notable modifications, and left behind numerous peculiar issues that remain collectible up until these days.

Let us today take a look at the edition with one of the highest mintages in the entire series – the 1876 Seated Liberty quarter, check coin value, and briefly cover how to acquire it in 2026.

PCGS MS67+ 1876 Seated Liberty quarter, superb gem Mint State detail

1876 Seated Liberty Quarter Overview

Obverse: The front side exhibits the silhouette of a robed Liberty sitting on a rock, holding a liberty pole topped with a cap, and resting her other hand on a shield, inscribed with the word “LIBERTY” (horizontally). The design is accompanied by 13 stars placed all along the rim (referring to 13 original colonies) and the year of mintage “1876” below.

Reverse: The back of the coin, on its part, features a heraldic eagle with its wings spread and a shield on a chest, holding arrows in one talon and a sold olive branch in the other, as well as the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” along the top (closer to the rim), the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” placed on the ribbon above the eagle, a mint mark positioned below the eagle, and the denomination “QUAR. DOL.” beneath.

The Main Features
Denomination	25 cents
Type + Subtype	Seated Liberty Quarter, With Motto, No Arrows (at date)
Composition	90% silver, 10% copper
Weight	6.30 g
Diameter	24.30 mm
Thickness	~1.75 mm
Edge	Reeded
Designer	Christian Gobrecht (some references also attribute modifications to another US coin designer, Robert Ball Hughes)
Mint marks	None for Philadelphia “CC” for Carson City “S” for San Francisco

Note on types: Due to numerous modifications, the Seated Liberty design can be divided into a few subtypes, i.e., Type 1 No Drapery; Type 2 No Motto; Type 3 Arrows & Rays; Type 4 No Motto, Arrows at date; Type 5 With Motto, No Arrows; and Type 6 With Motto, Arrows at Date.

Varieties and Rarity of the 1876 Seated Liberty Quarter

1876 25C

High-mintage 1876 Seated Liberty quarter from the Philadelphia Mint.

Produced by: Philadelphia Mint

Mintage: 17,816,000

Auction Record: $12,925 for MS67+

The 1876 quarter from the Philadelphia Mint is literally a production giant: it may boast the highest mintage of any quarter from 1796 until 1920. Hence, it is easy to locate across circulated grades and unusually approachable even in Mint State. The very top of the grading ladder is scarce: the only MS67+ example is known to exist.

1876-CC 25C

1876 CC Seated Liberty quarter from the Carson City Mint.

Produced by: Carson City Mint

Mintage: 4,944,000

Auction Record: $18,000 for MS67

As for the 1876 CC quarter value, it is surprisingly not too high, given the fact that other iterations from the Carson City Mint are far scarcer and are routinely worth a lot. Coins in circulated grades are rather widespread, yet MS67 examples exist only in very small numbers, and the 1876 CC Seated Liberty Quarter value rises sharply once you approach the top.

1876-S 25C

1876 S Seated Liberty quarter from the San Francisco Mint

Produced by: San Francisco Mint

Mintage: 8,596,000

Auction Record: $5,640 for MS66

The 1876 S Seated Liberty quarter is a practical choice for those who need a coin with a West Coast mint mark and a reputation for sharp presentation. Certified examples are frequently found in MS63–MS64; MS65, with a modest 1876 S quarter value, is not a rarity as well.

1876 25C (Proof)

1876 Proof Seated Liberty quarter from the Philadelphia Mint.

Produced by: Philadelphia Mint

Mintage: 1,150

Auction Record: $47,000 for PR68*

Despite the limited mintage, the 1876 quarter proof is one of the more available dates in the series, which is exactly why it is so popular with type collectors. In general, they are well-produced, and many, if not all, show an especially attractive finish (the prices are quite elevated).

“Cameo examples represent slightly more than a fifth of the total population, and Deep Cameos are only a tiny fraction. The best example (and the holder of the price record for this date) is the NGC PR68* from the Eric P. Newman Collection.”
— Ron Guth, renowned numismatist, licensed Certified Public Accountant
PCGS CoinFacts

1876 Quarter Value by Mint and Grade

The worth of the quarter cannot be fixed, since it is subject to constant fluctuations, according to mint marks and their grades. Explore the general value ranges per grade for problem-free coins (errors are also excluded).

Grade band	1876 (P)	1876-CC	1876-S	1876 (Proof)
G4–VG8	$45–$55	$95–$125	$45–$55	–
F12–VF20	$65–$85	$160–$200	$65–$85	–
XF40–AU50	$160–$225	$350–$475	$160–$225	–
MS63/PR63	$625–$825	$1,800–$2,000	$625–$825	$3,250–$3,750
MS65/PR65	$1,650–$2,150	$6,000–$6,750	$1,725–$2,500	$4,500–$5,750+
MS66+/PR66+	$4,000–$12,000+	$7,750–$32,500+	$5,500–$8,000+	$7,500–$10,000+

Factors Affecting the 1876 Liberty Seated Quarter Worth

Mint Mark Demand: Carson City coins are inherently valuable, simply because of the place of production, even when the date itself is not rare.
Grade and Condition Rarity: Circulated grades are common; Mint State is the key.
Original Surfaces vs. Cleaning: A lightly cleaned coin can look “bright” but still trade at a major lower level compared with an original example.
Proof Designations (Cameo/Deep Cameo): For proofs, contrast designations are vital (DCAM is the most valuable option).
Certification and Extras: Certificates from PCGS, NGC, ANACS, CAC approval, and provenance boost the prices, too.

Collector Tip and Where to Buy 1876 Quarters

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Where to buy: Start with PCGS/NGC-certified examples from major coin auctions and reputable dealers. Otherwise, stick to sellers with clear return policies and photos of the fields and mint mark.

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