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Most Valuable Quarters

Top 25 quarters worth the most money, ranked by highest recorded value

The most valuable quarters are coins that stand out for their rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Low mintage figures, key date status, mint errors, and exceptional condition all contribute to higher values. Below are the top 25 quarters ranked by their highest recorded price across all grades.

1

1796 Draped Bust Quarter

Key Date

Mintage: 6,146

1796 · No Mint Mark

Up to $34,171,000

2

1896-S Barber Quarter

Key Date

Mintage: 188,000

1896 · San Francisco

Up to $139,000

3

1916 Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

Mintage: 52,000

1916 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)

Up to $94,700

Top 25 Most Valuable Quarters

1

1796 Draped Bust Quarter

Key Date

1796 · No Mint Mark · Mintage: 6,146

$40,575 - $34,171,000 View →
2

1896-S Barber Quarter

Key Date

1896 · San Francisco · Mintage: 188,000

$140 - $139,000 View →
3

1916 Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

1916 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 52,000

$180 - $94,700 View →
4

1901-S Barber Quarter

Key Date

1901 · San Francisco · Mintage: 846,000

$84 - $75,100 View →
5

1914-S Barber Quarter

Key Date

1914 · San Francisco · Mintage: 2,100,000

$69 - $65,600 View →
6

1913-S Barber Quarter

Key Date

1913 · San Francisco · Mintage: 40,120,000

$46 - $57,900 View →
7

1919-D Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

1919 · Denver · Mintage: 1,944,000

$65 - $38,450 View →
8

1919-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

1919 · San Francisco · Mintage: 1,836,000

$65 - $37,700 View →
9

1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

1918 · San Francisco · Mintage: Unknown

$80 - $36,375 View →
10

1921 Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date

1921 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 1,916,000

$79 - $35,000 View →
11

Seated Liberty Quarter - 1872

Semi-Key

1872 · Philadelphia · Mintage: 182,000

$38 - $28,725 View →
12

1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter (Full Head)

Semi-Key

1917 · Philadelphia · Mintage: 8,740,000

$20 - $25,000 View →
13

Seated Liberty Quarter - 1875

1875 · Philadelphia · Mintage: 2,974,000

$21 - $14,025 View →
14

1927-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Semi-Key

1927 · San Francisco · Mintage: 396,000

$20 - $10,600 View →
15

1923-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Semi-Key

1923 · San Francisco · Mintage: 1,360,000

$15 - $8,000 View →
16

1926-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Semi-Key

1926 · San Francisco · Mintage: 2,700,000

$12 - $7,300 View →
17

1917-S Standing Liberty Quarter - Type I

Semi-Key

1917 · San Francisco · Mintage: 1,380,000

$14 - $6,650 View →
18

1918-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Semi-Key

1918 · San Francisco · Mintage: 11,072,000

$10 - $5,600 View →
19

1930 Standing Liberty Quarter

1930 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 5,632,000

$9 - $5,600 View →
20

1917 Standing Liberty Quarter - Type I

1917 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 8,740,000

$9.5 - $5,450 View →
21

1917-D Standing Liberty Quarter - Type II

1917 · Denver · Mintage: 6,224,000

$11 - $5,400 View →
22

1917-D Standing Liberty Quarter - Type I

1917 · Denver · Mintage: 1,924,000

$9.5 - $5,325 View →
23

1929 Standing Liberty Quarter

1929 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 11,120,000

$10 - $5,325 View →
24

1928 Standing Liberty Quarter

1928 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 6,336,000

$9 - $5,175 View →
25

1917 Standing Liberty Quarter - Type II

1917 · Philadelphia (no mint mark) · Mintage: 1,952,000

$8.5 - $5,125 View →

Why These Quarters Are Valuable

Background on the most sought-after quarters and what drives their value.

#1 1796 Draped Bust Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 6,146 Up to $34,171,000

Valued for being a key date, extremely low mintage of 6,146.

#2 1896-S Barber Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 188,000 Up to $139,000

The 1896-S is one of the rarest Barber Quarters with only 188,000 pieces minted.

#3 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 52,000 Up to $94,700

The 1916 is the key date of the entire Standing Liberty Quarter series. With only 52,000 pieces minted, it is one of the most valuable and sought-after quarters in American numismatics.

#4 1901-S Barber Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 846,000 Up to $75,100

The 1901-S has a mintage of 846,000 and is a key date in the Barber Quarter series.

#5 1914-S Barber Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 2,100,000 Up to $65,600

The 1914-S is a key date with only 2.1 million pieces minted, one of the lowest in the final years of the Barber Quarter.

#6 1913-S Barber Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 40,120,000 Up to $57,900

The 1913-S is a key date of the late Barber Quarter series.

#7 1919-D Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 1,944,000 Up to $38,450

The 1919-D is a key date with only 1.944 million coins minted at Denver.

#8 1919-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 1,836,000 Up to $37,700

The 1919-S is a key date with only 1.836 million pieces minted.

#9 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: Unknown Up to $36,375

The 1918/7-S is a rare overdate variety where a 7 was struck over during die preparation. This is a key date for collectors.

#10 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter

Key Date
Mintage: 1,916,000 Up to $35,000

The 1921 is a key date with only 1.916 million coins minted and no other mint locations that year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What quarters are worth the most money? +
The most valuable quarters include key dates with very low mintages, coins from branch mints (especially Carson City, San Francisco, and New Orleans), and coins preserved in exceptional condition. The list above ranks the top 25 by highest known value across all grades.
How do I know if my quarter is valuable? +
Check the date, mint mark, and condition of your quarter. Coins that appear on key date lists typically carry the highest premiums. Even common-date coins can be valuable in high grades (MS-65 and above). For a quick assessment, use our free coin scanner to identify your coin and get an estimated value.
Where can I sell valuable quarters? +
Valuable quarters can be sold through major auction houses like Heritage Auctions and Great Collections, reputable coin dealers, online marketplaces like eBay, or at local coin shows. For coins worth $100 or more, professional grading from PCGS or NGC is recommended to maximize your selling price.