1866 Seated Liberty Quarters : Unique

Type 1 Resumed - No Motto Above Eagle - No Arrows

Mintage: 1

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper

Diameter: 24.3 mm

Mass / Weight: 6.22 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

This coin is a unique one-of-a-kind pattern coin which did not bear the Motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" above the eagle. Only one is known to exist and none of this type were issued for general circulation. It is thought that this coin originated as part of a set that included a "No Motto" silver half dollar and silver dollar. This coin is worth over $1 million. Source of example image is courtesy of American Numismatic Association.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$1,465,669

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1866 Seated Liberty Quarter (Unique Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $1,465,669 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $11.65