1916 - 1930 Standing Liberty Silver Quarter Value (United States)
| U.S. MINT SPECIFICATIONS |
| Denomination: | $0.25 |
| Obverse Image: | Standing Lady Liberty |
| Reverse Image: | American eagle in flight. |
| Metal Composition: | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Total Weight: | 6.25 grams |
| Comments: | Liberty carries an upraised shield in her left hand and an olive branch in her right hand; most notably, this coin was the only circulating coin to feature Liberty with a bare breast. Several design changes occured after the initial 1916 release, most notably covering Liberty's chest with chain mail and the addition of three stars on the reverse under the eagle. Many people the design was changed because of a public outcry regarding Liberty's bared breast. [ ? ] |
| CALCULATING TODAY'S MELT VALUE (USD) |
Using the latest metal prices and the specifications above, these are the numbers required to calculate melt value:
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| $29.96 | = | silver price / ounce on Sep 12, 2024. |
| .90 | = | silver % |
| $4.1185 | = | copper price / pound on Sep 12, 2024. |
| .10 | = | copper % |
| 6.25 | = | total weight in grams |
| .0321507466 | = | ounce/gram conversion factor |
| .00220462262 | = | pound/gram conversion factor (see note directly below) |
The CME uses pounds to price copper and that means we need to multiply the metal price by .00220462262 to make the conversion to grams. The silver price is based in troy ounces and that means we need to multiply the metal price by .0321507466 to make the conversion to grams.
1. Calculate 90% silver value :
(29.96 × .0321507466 × 6.25 × .90) = $5.4182045707
$5.4182 is the rounded silver value for the 1916-1930 silver quarter on September 12, 2024. This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. However, the total melt value is continued below.
2. Calculate 10% copper value :
(4.1185 × .00220462262 × 6.25 × .10) = $0.0056746
3. Add the two together :
$5.4182045707 + $0.0056746 = $5.4238791707
$5.4238791707 is the total melt value for the 1916-1930 silver quarter on September 12, 2024.
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| MINTAGE AND COLLECTIBLE VALUE (USD) |
The "Year" column lists the year and mint mark on the coin -- D is for Denver, S is for San Francisco, and P is for Philadelphia. A coin without a mint mark means it was also minted in Philadelphia. The "Mintage" column is the number of coins struck and released by the U.S. Mint. The "Numismatic Value Range" column represents what people typically pay for that type of coin (usually a very wide price range depending on the condition). There was a design transition for Standing Liberty quarters during the 1917 issues, and they can be distinguished by "old" or "new" in the table below.
The PCGS price guide on silver Standing Liberty quarters has an updated list of certified coin prices. |
| Mintmark Location: | Numismatic Value Range – Based On Condition: |
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| Year |  | Mintage | Good | Fine | Extra Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1916 |
Shop |
52,000 |
$1,950.00 - $2,250.00 |
$4,100.00 - $4,800.00 |
$6,800.00 - $7,800.00 |
$10,000.00 and up |
| 1917 (old) |
Shop |
8,792,000 |
$17.50 - $20.00 |
$36.00 - $40.00 |
$65.00 - $75.00 |
$155.00 and up |
| 1917 D (old) |
Shop |
1,509,200 |
$23.00 - $26.00 |
$50.00 - $55.00 |
$110.00 - $125.00 |
$195.00 and up |
| 1917 S (old) |
Shop |
1,952,000 |
$31.00 - $35.00 |
$55.00 - $65.00 |
$120.00 - $140.00 |
$210.00 and up |
| 1917 (new) |
Shop |
13,880,000 |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
$30.00 - $34.00 |
$58.00 - $65.00 |
$115.00 and up |
| 1917 D (new) |
Shop |
6,224,400 |
$27.00 - $31.00 |
$55.00 - $65.00 |
$95.00 - $110.00 |
$180.00 and up |
| 1917 S (new) |
Shop |
5,522,000 |
$27.00 - $31.00 |
$52.00 - $60.00 |
$100.00 - $115.00 |
$145.00 and up |
| 1918 |
Shop |
14,240,000 |
$13.00 - $15.00 |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
$39.00 - $44.00 |
$95.00 and up |
| 1918 D |
Shop |
7,380,000 |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
$45.00 - $50.00 |
$90.00 - $105.00 |
$195.00 and up |
| 1918 S |
Shop |
11,072,000 |
$13.00 - $15.00 |
$23.00 - $26.00 |
$38.00 - $43.00 |
$135.00 and up |
| 1919 |
Shop |
11,324,000 |
$25.00 - $28.00 |
$42.00 - $48.00 |
$65.00 - $75.00 |
$115.00 and up |
| 1919 D |
Shop |
1,944,000 |
$52.00 - $60.00 |
$115.00 - $130.00 |
$400.00 - $450.00 |
$850.00 and up |
| 1919 S |
Shop |
1,836,000 |
$60.00 - $70.00 |
$120.00 - $140.00 |
$340.00 - $390.00 |
$800.00 and up |
| 1920 |
Shop |
27,860,000 |
$12.00 - $13.50 |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
$47.50 - $55.00 |
$110.00 and up |
| 1920 D |
Shop |
3,586,400 |
$32.00 - $36.00 |
$55.00 - $65.00 |
$135.00 - $155.00 |
$225.00 and up |
| 1920 S |
Shop |
6,380,000 |
$15.00 - $17.00 |
$23.00 - $26.00 |
$47.50 - $55.00 |
$210.00 and up |
| 1921 |
Shop |
1,916,000 |
$125.00 - $140.00 |
$290.00 - $335.00 |
$575.00 - $650.00 |
$1,100.00 and up |
| 1923 |
Shop |
9,716,000 |
$12.00 - $13.50 |
$23.00 - $26.00 |
$45.00 - $50.00 |
$100.00 and up |
| 1923 S |
Shop |
1,360,000 |
$250.00 - $290.00 |
$450.00 - $525.00 |
$875.00 - $1,000.00 |
$1,700.00 and up |
| 1924 |
Shop |
10,920,000 |
$12.00 - $13.50 |
$16.00 - $19.00 |
$45.00 - $50.00 |
$110.00 and up |
| 1924 D |
Shop |
3,112,000 |
$40.00 - $45.00 |
$65.00 - $75.00 |
$130.00 - $150.00 |
$210.00 and up |
| 1924 S |
Shop |
2,860,000 |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
$27.00 - $31.00 |
$75.00 - $85.00 |
$185.00 and up |
| 1925 |
Shop |
12,280,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1926 |
Shop |
11,316,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1926 D |
Shop |
1,716,000 |
$5.50 - $6.50 |
$13.00 - $15.00 |
$45.00 - $50.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1926 S |
Shop |
2,700,000 |
$5.50 - $6.50 |
$10.00 - $11.00 |
$72.00 - $82.00 |
$210.00 and up |
| 1927 |
Shop |
11,912,800 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1927 D |
Shop |
976,400 |
$12.00 - $13.50 |
$23.00 - $26.00 |
$95.00 - $110.00 |
$195.00 and up |
| 1927 S |
Shop |
396,000 |
$30.00 - $34.00 |
$75.00 - $85.00 |
$700.00 - $825.00 |
$3,100.00 and up |
| 1928 |
Shop |
6,336,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1928 D |
Shop |
1,627,600 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$8.00 - $9.00 |
$28.00 - $32.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1928 S |
Shop |
2,644,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$8.00 - $9.00 |
$28.00 - $32.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1929 |
Shop |
11,140,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1929 D |
Shop |
1,358,000 |
$3.75 - $4.50 |
$8.50 - $9.50 |
$25.00 - $28.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1929 S |
Shop |
1,764,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1930 |
Shop |
5,632,200 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
| 1930 S |
Shop |
1,556,000 |
$3.50 - $4.00 |
$6.50 - $7.50 |
$22.00 - $25.00 |
$80.00 and up |
If you're interested in learning more about grading coins, Photograde is an excellent resource. |
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| EBAY AUCTIONS - SILVER STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS ONLY |
I believe that the old saying, "A coin is only worth what someone will pay for it," is absolutely true. I prefer eBay because it displays what people are actually paying for coins. Monthly coin price magazines and online price lists may not reflect current market conditions because they don't demonstrate what people are actually willing to pay.
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| CHARTS |
Long-term metal price charts for the silver Standing Liberty quarter:
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