Market Analysis
Standing Liberty quarters are not widely collected but do enjoy some moderate popularity among intermediate and advanced collectors. Prices are relatively stable now, and even the lowest-grade coins tend not to fluctuate with the cost of silver as other U.S. coin issues do. Therefore, most circulated issues are affordable to the intermediate collector. If you want top dollar for your Standing Liberty quarters, you need to sort them and organize them so the dealer can quickly see what you have.
Key Dates, Rarities, and Varieties
The following Standing Liberty quarters in any condition are worth considerably more than common Standing Liberty quarters. These coins are frequently counterfeit or altered from common Standing Liberty quarters. Therefore, before celebrating your newfound money, have the coin authenticated by a reputable coin dealer or third-party grading service.
19161918-S 18/17 DDO (Doubled Die Obverse; looks like there is a 7 over an 8)1919-D1919-S19211923-S
Condition or Grade
If your coin is worn, shows evidence of wear, it is considered a circulated coin. If your coin has no evidence of wear due to being in circulation, it is considered an uncirculated coin.
Mint Marks
Standing Liberty quarters were produced at three different mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). The mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, near the bottom, just above and to the left of the date.
Type 1, 2, and 3 Standing Liberty Quarters
Approximately halfway through 1917, the obverse and the reverse design on the Standing Liberty quarter were changed. On the obverse, Lady Liberty’s bare breast was covered with a coat of chain mail. The reverse was changed from having seven stars on the left side of the eagle and six stars on the right side of the eagle to having five stars on each side of the eagle with three stars underneath the eagle. Looking at the reverse is the easiest way to tell Type 1 from Type 2. Beginning in 1925, the date was recessed below the rim so the numerals are protected and less likely to wear away. The recessed date sub-type is known as Type 3.
Standing Liberty Quarter Average Values and Prices
The following table lists the buy price (what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin) and sell value (what you can expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin). The first column lists the date and mint mark followed by the buy price and the sell value for an average circulated Standing Liberty quarter. The next two columns list the buy price and the sell value for an average uncirculated. These are approximate retail prices and wholesale values. The actual offer you receive from a particular coin dealer will vary depending on the actual grade of the coin and a number of other factors that determine its worth.
