What Quarters Are Worth Money? Hidden Treasures

U.S. Quarters dollars are one of the most collected United States coins (Coins worth money list 2024). They are usually very affordable pieces for collectors, and nowadays, it is a very easy to follow and cheap series to complete year by year. In this list, you will find what quarters you should look for in your pocket change. If you find one of them, we assure you that the reward is assured. Most of these valuable quarters are not in circulation today. But, who knows? 

The more you go into these series, the more interesting they become. Coin collectors of these series will find this post very insightful as a way of deepening the study of these highly collected coins.

Rare quarters to look for – Value chart 2024

Here is our list of checked and recent auction records. Some of them reach sky-high prices!

Mint marks note: The mint mark on the quarter coin is located on the reverse beneath the wreath on which the eagle is perched, and will either carry the mint mark “S” for the SF Mint,”D” for the Denver Mint, or be blank if minted at the Philadelphia Mint.

2024 Quarters worth money list

What year of quarters are valuable? See our list of the most relevant years, and pay attention to date column.

For the price list, and to compare some references with others, we will always give the estimated price of a coin encapsulated by NGC or by PCGS in MS60 status (mint state coins). As the degree of conservation increases, the price also increases exponentially, especially for the more expensive coins. 

Which rare quarters are worth money?

Factors such as the series, the conservation, the coin’s year of mintage or its rarity (avoid collecting workhorse coin) determine the price. In numismatics, small factors can make the price vary greatly.

The U.S. quarter was established by the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, along with other silver coin denominations not so precise: silver dollars, half dimes, or half dollars. These coins were gradually rolled out, with dimes and quarters first appearing in 1796. Because of low demand, United States Mint did not produce quarters again until 1804. From this year until today, there are periods in its history when it has operated as a workhorse coin.

What silver quarters are worth keeping? As a general rule, those coins that were minted in an important year and have a fairly good state of preservation.  Look for these dates: 1872, 1901 and pay close attention to whether your coin was minted in Carson City.

So the question is obvious: How do you know if a 25-cent is worth money? Below is a list of the most important currencies and the characteristics you should look for in each of them. It may be difficult, but… what if you have one of them and you still don’t know?

Mint location in a U.S. Quarter

American quarter coins do not feature a mint location on the front or back of the coin. Instead, the mint mark, which indicates where the coin was produced, can be found on the reverse (tails) side of the coin, just below the eagle’s tail feathers.

Since 1965, the United States Mint has produced quarters at several different facilities, each with its unique mint mark. The mint marks are as follows:

• P: Philadelphia Mint
• D: Denver Mint
• S: San Francisco Mint
• W: West Point Mint (used for special editions and commemorative coins)

The mint mark can be found directly below the eagle’s tail feathers on the reverse side of the coin, next to the rim.

List of Liberty Quarters that are worth money

Approximately halfway through 1840, drapery was added to extend below her arm. Thus, there are two varieties of the Liberty Seated silver quarters. Let’s take a look!

1. 1872 CC Liberty Seated – $60,500, the most valuable Seated Liberty Quarter

2. 1858 S Liberty Seated – $21,800

The 25-cent struck in 1958 SF mint can reach incredible prices if any are MS60 (mint state coins) graduated coins. The truth is that this value is a guide because the population the surviving population today is so scarce that there is no known coin without circulation.

3. 1849 O Liberty Seated – $18,200

1849 is one of the rarest dates on 25-cent coins. There is no official record of their circulation, but it is believed that they are all included in a surrender of 16000 copies made in 1850, so there would be less than 16000 units. It reaches a price in MS60 (mint state coins) of about $18,000.

List of Most high-priced Barber Silver Quarters Series & Big Three Quarter Dollars

Some Barber Silver Quarters belong to the select group of the quarters worth most. Going from good to excellent conditions can cause their price to go from low to high.

1. 1901 S Barber Silver Quarter – $39,500, the most valuable Barber Silver Quarter

Apparently there is no reason to explain the rarity of this highly preserved piece. It is by far the most difficult barber coin to come by in any collection, and one of the rarest coins in all of 20th century American numismatics. The small quantity of units of 1901-s barbers  (90% silver composition) that have remained in good conservation today, makes its prices in the numismatic market disproportionate to its initial print run of 72,664 pieces.

2. 1896 S Barber Silver Quarter – $17,000

The piece minted in SF in 1896 has a greater number minted than other years – in total 188,039 units were produced. Due to the rarity of the well-preserved coins, they have been brought into the present in one of the key dates of the series. Together with the 1901 and 1913 issues they are called the Big Three Quarter Dollars.

3. 1913 S Barber Silver Quarter – $16,000

However, it should be noted for the last component of the Big Three, that the reason for its shortage is known. Only 40,000 copies have been minted. Yet, despite consisting of the fewest units, the fact that in the 1930s boom of coin collecting, it was only 20 years old, has meant that more coins have been preserved in coin collections than its two older sisters.

Most Valuable Standing Liberty Quarters

1918 S and 1917 S Standing Liberty Quarter – $19,000

In this issue of 1918 over 1917, we will make an exception in our policy of not reporting variants because of their numismatic importance. An undated stamp from this currency was first stamped with the year 1917 and then the last digit was corrected with an 8.

Silver Standing Liberty Quarters with errors:  It is not yet clear why neither the SF nor the Philadelphia mint detected this error coin, which would have led to the use of a new stamp. However, thanks to this ruling, we have one of the most valuable and prized 25-cent for a coin collector.

List of Valuable Quarters After 1965

Most quarters minted after 1965 are made of a copper-nickel alloy and have relatively low numismatic value. However, there are a few exceptions. Here is an updated list:

What modern quarters are worth money?

In 1999, the United States Mint launched the 50 State Quarters series, which featured a unique design for each state and has been one of the most popular and collectable series in the history of U.S. coins. Each of them features a unique design. Their common obverse depicts U.S. President George Washington, making them Washington quarters.

While most 50 State Quarters have a face value of 25 cents, some are more valuable than others due to their rarity or collector demand. Below are a list of modern quarters that are worth money.

1. 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter

The 2004 D Wisconsin commemorative quarters from Denver mint have a high value in the coin market. United States Mint added the extra leaf on the Wisconsin State Quarter to honor the original 13 colonies that became part of the United States. Its designer, Robert Weinman (who won multiple awards before) created its design after winning a contest to design the coin’s reverse. Most of die error varieties involve errors precisely on the coin’s reverse side, which could be interesting for a coin collector.

What is the error on the 2004 Wisconsin quarter?

The “extra leaf” anomaly refers to two varieties known as extra high leaf and extra low leaf errors. Both refer to the appearance of a long leaf on the more down left side of the corn stalk, between the left central leaf and the cheese. While In the Extra High Leaf variety, a thin leaf appears near the top of the cheese and ends at the much larger left central leaf of the corn stalk. In Extras Low Leaf, the addition forms an arc at the top of the cheese, and both ends disappear behind it.

How much is a 2004 D Wisconsin quarter with an extra leaf worth?

There is no definitive answer to this question. The collector market determines the value of the extra leaf quarter. Coin collectors assign different values for each commemorative quarter, depending on its condition and rarity. Thus, an extra leaf quarter in perfect condition might be worth around $230 (reference).

2. 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter

This quarter was struck without the necessary pressure at the Philadelphia Mint, resulting in a “Broadstruck” coin, i.e., with a jagged edge and no mint mark. Numismatics estimated that only 5 to 10 examples of this variety were minted, making it one of the rarest quarters in the 50-state series. This variety is scarce, and its value can reach up to several thousand dollars in uncirculated conditions. In circulation, its value ranged from $500 to $1000. However, interest in this coin has declined somewhat in recent years to a selling price of at most $20.

3. 2008-D Oklahoma Double Die Reverse Quarter

This quarter features a reverse design with a double mint error, meaning that Denver Mint struck the image twice with a slight separation between the two pictures. Denver Mint issued only 500 to 1000 examples of this variety, making it one of the most sought-after quarters by collectors. An uncirculated condition coin of this variety can be worth around $1000 to $2000, while in the circulated condition, it can be worth around $500.

4. 2005-P Minnesota Extra Tree Quarter

This quarter features a design with an extra tree on the reverse, which was produced in error at the Philadelphia Mint. It is estimated that only 50 to 100 of this variety were minted, making it one of the rarest and most valuable quarters in the 50-state series. The rarity consists of an additional fir tree on the reverse of this coin. Currently, the top-selling price is around $100.

5. 1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse Quarter

This quarter features a reverse design with a horse that appears to be spitting, which was considered offensive by some groups. As a result, the Philadelphia Mint changed the design for future mintages, making specimens with the original design more valuable. It is estimated that only 5 to 10 examples of this variety were struck. 

Die crack type errors are usually not very valuable, so you could list it for $12 with best offer and probably get $6. The “spitting Horse” is a “nickname” given to a coincidentally placed die break to make the coins more marketable. Typically die breaks this small do not bring in added coin worth. The 1999 P Delaware state quarter struck by United States Mint displays this die variety. It’s important to determine if it’s a die crack or a die scratch at the horse’s mouth. 

6. 2000 New Hampshire State Quarter

As of 2021, the value of a 2000 New Hampshire State Quarter varies depending on its condition and whether it has any errors or varieties. A circulated 2000 New Hampshire State Quarter in average condition is worth its face value of 25 cents. However, if the coin is in uncirculated condition, it may be worth slightly more to collectors. The most high-priced error associated with the 2000 New Hampshire State Quarter is the “Muled” Quarter, which is an infrequent and valuable error that occurs when the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) designs of two different coins are accidentally paired together during the mining process. It can currently fetch up to $150.

Which 1932 quarter is worth the most?

Of all the series, the most collectable date is 1932, but only those minted in Denver and SF since they were the ones with the shortest print run. The approximate values of this date, according to PCGS and eBay, are:

Javier Mercado

Numismatic Expert & Writer. BA in History and BS in Computer Science. He’s a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) and write in several digital media specialized in collecting, auctions and antiques reviews.

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