What is the value of an 1878 US quarter?

Answer 1

1878 is one of the less scarce dates for Seated Liberty quarters but it's by no means common. Look on the back to see if there's a mint mark under the eagle.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $23

Moderately worn - $30

Slightly worn - $36

Almost no wear - $172

Uncirculated - $270 to $3940 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn condition - $29

Moderately worn - $67

Slightly worn - $132

Almost no wear - $424

Uncirculated - $810 to $14630

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $83

Moderately worn - $210

Slightly worn - $300

Almost no wear - $822

Uncirculated - $1320 to $2810