Price Guide for 1841 Quarter Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $7.00 – $3,120.00Uncirculated: $1,035.00 – $41,125.00
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eBayCirculated: $129.00 – $810.00Uncirculated: $1,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $1,600.00Uncirculated: $1,750.00 – $30,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1.00 – $1,880.00Uncirculated: $382.00 – $75,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $16.75 – $454.37Uncirculated: $275.00 – $1,590.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $25.00 – $1,300.00Uncirculated: $1,400.00 – $85,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $37,375.00Uncirculated: $42,300.00 – $345,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00Uncirculated: $55,500.00 – $200,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $184.00 – $345.00Uncirculated: $920.00 – $1,620.00
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eBayCirculated: $202.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $400.00 – $850.00Uncirculated: $1,750.00 – $4,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1841 Quarter
The 1841 Quarter is part of the Seated Liberty series, which was minted from 1838 to 1891. This design, featuring Lady Liberty seated on a rock, was a significant departure from the previous Capped Bust design. The year 1841 was relatively early in the series, and these quarters were produced during a time of economic recovery following the Panic of 1837.
| Weight | 6.68 grams |
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| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint Marks | Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (O) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Seated Liberty, designed by Christian Gobrecht |
| Reverse Design | Eagle with shield, designed by Christian Gobrecht |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1841 Quarters significantly impacts their value. Due to their age and circulation, finding high-grade examples is challenging. Uncirculated specimens are particularly valuable, with those grading MS65 or higher being extremely rare and highly sought after.
For circulated coins, key areas of wear include Liberty’s knee and breast on the obverse, and the eagle’s wings and breast on the reverse. Coins with strong details in these areas command higher premiums.
Mintage: 120,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 452,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, depending on condition
Luster and toning play crucial roles in determining the value of 1841 Quarters. Coins with original mint luster are highly prized, while those with attractive, natural toning can command significant premiums.
The strike quality is another important factor. Well-struck coins with sharp details, particularly on the eagle’s feathers and Liberty’s drapery, are more desirable. The New Orleans mint coins are often found with weaker strikes, making well-struck examples even more valuable.
Lastly, the survival rate of these coins in high grades is low, making any high-grade example, regardless of mint, a prized possession for collectors of early American silver coinage.
