What is the value of an 1873 US quarter?

Answer 1

Several varieties of Liberty Seated quarters were minted in 1873. You'll need to check whether there's a small mint mark letter on the back, whether there are arrows on either side of the date, and if it does not have arrows, whether the "3" in the date is nearly closed so it almost looks like an 8 or if the points of the 3 are more open.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia), no arrows, closed 3:

Very worn condition - $300

Moderately worn - $570

Slightly worn - $780

Almost no wear - $4,458

Uncirculated - $13,440 to $51,350 depending on quality

No mint mark, no arrows, open 3:

Very worn condition - $1,873

Moderately worn - $43

Slightly worn - $59

Almost no wear - $256

Uncirculated - $360 to $8,560

No mint mark, arrows

Very worn condition - $22

Moderately worn - $32

Slightly worn - $68

Almost no wear - $434

Uncirculated - $870 to $7,610 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City), arrows:

Very worn condition - $2,700

Moderately worn - $12,300

Slightly worn - $17,700

Almost no wear - $48,004

Uncirculated - $87,500 to $156,250

"S" mint mark (San Francisco), arrows:

Very worn condition - $32

Moderately worn - $90

Slightly worn - $210

Almost no wear - $736

Uncirculated - $1,650 to $26,880