Silver Quarter Years

Written: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 3:23 pm PST

1. Junk Silver Quarter Price
2. Silver Quarter Years 1974
3. Silver Quarters Value Chart

Perfect for a parking meter, gumball machine, or a satisfying addition to your piggy bank, the Canadian quarter is a well liked piece of change. You will not see a quarter being referenced in derogatory phrases such as ‘being nickel and dimed', the quarter is still a worthy piece of metal. It is even referred to as a measurement guide, as in ‘about the size of a quarter'.

Old & Rare Silver Standing Liberty Quarters After the Barber quarter was last minted, next up was the Standing Liberty quarter. This design was created by Hermon A. It was minted from 1916 through 1930.

1. Most Valuable Quarters Silver Quarters Key Dates/Errors Quarter Grading Tips 50 State Qurters Price.25 to $5 $5.01 to $15 $15.01 to $25 $25.01 to $35 $35.01 to $45 $45.01 to $55 $55.01 to $75 $75.01 to $125 $125.01 to $300 $300.01 to $500 $500.01 to $900 $900.01 to $2000 $2000.01 to $5000 $5000.01 to $14000.Value is that of highest MS-65 grade.
2. The table below shows melt values for commonly collected World Silver Coins, including Canadian and Mexican silver coins. Click on the links below to see historical melt values for each coin and to access the melt value calculator. A coin's numismatic or collector value may be higher than its melt value.
3. Roosevelt and Mercury Dimes, Washington Quarters, and Walking Liberty Franklin and Kennedy Half-Dollars minted in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. The value of most circulated coins minted in the 1920′s through 1964 is primarily from their silver content.

The technical name for what we call a quarter is a ‘25-cent piece'. First created in 1870, the Canadian quarter has a long history of change, having gone through many makeovers, inside and out.
Over time, the back of the quarter has showcased numerous kings and queens. Beginning with Queen Victoria in 1870, followed by King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, and finally, since 1953, Queen Elizabeth II.

The content of the quarter has altered considerably, from the weight of the coin, to the quality and quantity of metals, the ingredients have slowly evolved.

This table shows the composition of metals in quarters going back 140 years.

Determining the silver content in each quarter is easy, just check the date and calculate. The chart below gives a quick summary. Dollars, half dollars, quarters and dimes from 1920 - 1966 are all 80% silver by weight. As an example, $10 worth of quarters from 1966 would contain 6.56 oz, or 7.20 troy oz of pure silver. With today's prices of $16.90 per troy ounce, the 'melt' value of the coins would work out to $121.68.

Note: A troy ounce is a unit of measurement used to gauge the weight of precious metals. One troy ounce is equivalent to 1.097 ounces.

The tricky part is that at one point, the quarter changed composition mid-year. Quarters made in 1967 and 1968 could go one way or another. An easy way to test this is with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the coin, it is made of nickel. If it doesn't stick, the composition is likely to include silver.

Blackjack as a business. Generally, it does not work well when a currency can be 'melted down' for more money than the face value of the coin. Changing the material makeup of the currency has been the solution, one that has been used repeatedly over the course of the last century.

So, next time you're getting on the bus, going through a toll booth or washing your clothes at the Laundromat, check the dates on those old coins. You never know, you may be holding a quarter worth more than its value.

The standard 1776-1976 Washington quarters are made of a clad composition that contains copper and nickel. Silver clad quarters and silver clad proof quarters were also minted and they sell for more money. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States. The reverse side of the coin features a military drummer along with a victory torch encircled by 13 stars. This design is why these coins are called drummer boy quarters. The obverse side of the coin features the same design as other Washington quarters.

The US minted the 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and also the 1776-1976 D quarter, 1776-1976 S proof quarter, 1776-1976 S silver quarter, and 1776-1976 S silver proof quarter.

Note: The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin.

Clad Quarters

The standard 1776-1976 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.

The 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and the 1776-1976 D quarter are each worth around $1.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The value is around $6 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

The 1776-1976 S proof quarter is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.

Silver Clad Quarters

This coin is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $2.01 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.24 per ounce.

Junk Silver Quarter Price

Happy hour bingo. The 1776-1976 S silver quarter is worth around $4 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $7.

The 1776-1976 S silver proof quarter is worth around $8 in PR 65 condition.

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Silver Quarter Years 1974

Grading System

MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.

MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.

PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.

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See also:

Silver Quarters Value Chart

1776-1976 Half Dollar
1776-1976 Silver Dollar Double eagle coin.