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TL;DR
- US quarters dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver and hold 0.1808 troy ounces each. Their melt value is live below.
- Quarters from 1965 on are copper-nickel and worth 25 cents, apart from special collector coins.
- Most silver quarters sell for about their silver value. A few dates, like the 1932-D and 1932-S, are worth far more.
- LemonTrades follows the silver price for you, with alerts on sharp moves and the likely cause.
Check the date. If it’s 1964 or earlier, your quarter is worth many times its face value.
Which quarters are silver
| Quarter | Years | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1932 to 1964 | 90% |
| Standing Liberty | 1916 to 1930 | 90% |
| Barber | 1892 to 1916 | 90% |
| Bicentennial (S mint mark, collector sets) | 1976 | 40% |
| Silver proof sets | 1992 to 2018, then 99.9% from 2019 | 90% or 99.9% |
| Everyday quarters | 1965 on | None |
Full list, with how to check: what quarters are silver.
When a quarter is worth more than its silver
- 1932-D and 1932-S Washington quarters: the key dates, worth hundreds of dollars or more even when worn.
- Standing Liberty and Barber quarters in good condition often sell above melt value.
- Uncirculated coins with sharp detail can be worth much more than worn ones.
Have a coin you think is rare? Get it checked by a coin dealer or a grading service before selling it as silver.
Where to sell
Coin shops and bullion dealers buy silver quarters by face value, usually a little below melt. See junk silver for how bulk coins are priced, and the live silver price. Other coins: how much a silver dime is worth.
Sources
Education, not financial advice. See our disclaimer.
