1862 Quarter Error List with Pictures

A missing piece of rim raises a practical question: was the metal absent before striking, or removed afterward? An 1862 collector’s coin provides a lead for that check, though its clip still needs confirmation.

For comparison, a clipped 1926-S Standing Liberty quarter sold for $1,092.50 in May 2000. That is a different design and year.

This 1862 Liberty Seated Quarter error guide explains the candidate, with a conditional estimated range of $150–$2,500. Read on to examine the edge.

1862 Liberty Seated Quarter Possible Missing Metal from the Blank

A clip is a missing portion of the blank, the metal disc prepared before a coin receives its design. Its edge can look curved or straight, depending on how the blank was cut.

The 1862 lead comes from a collector’s pictured coin and a discussion of clips on Seated quarters. The written account does not establish its exact missing area or mint.

Those details still need checking on the actual example. If a piece was cut or ground away after the coin was made, the resulting gap is damage rather than this Mint error.

Estimated Value

For a confirmed 1862 clip, estimate $150–$2,500 for the whole coin, depending on mint, wear, and the missing area. The estimate assumes a genuine incomplete blank.

A PCGS AU50 1926-S Standing Liberty quarter with a small clip brought $1,092.50 in May 2000. That different-year silver quarter provides a related comparison, not a direct 1862 price.

Clear original edges and readable designs matter more than a seller’s description of a dramatic-looking gap.

How to Identify

Inspect the edge before focusing on the missing piece’s outline. Fresh parallel file marks, sharp cut surfaces, or scraped-away design can point to metal removed after striking.

A magnifier can reveal how the design and rim meet the gap. A naturally incomplete blank may show metal flowing toward that area and a weaker rim on the opposite side.

Weigh an unmounted coin if it is safe to handle. An intact 1862 quarter normally weighs about 6.22 grams, but wear and later damage also reduce weight.

The collector discussion does not supply enough detail to replace this physical check. Confirm the date and mint separately, then have the boundary examined for signs that the metal was missing before the design was struck.

 

Conclusion

The 1862 clip remains a candidate to examine, with no fixed notch position or mint assigned here. Check how the design meets the missing area and whether the edge shows later cutting.

A confirmed example has an estimated whole-coin range of $150–$2,500. The $1,092.50 result belongs to a 1926-S comparison coin, so use the actual 1862 coin’s preservation and edge evidence when judging value.