Is My Quarter Worth Money? How to Check in Two Minutes

Most U.S. quarters are worth 25 cents. But silver quarters (pre-1965), error quarters, and certain State Quarter varieties can be worth $5 to $25,000. Here is the quick checklist.

Step 1: Check the Year

Any quarter dated 1964 or earlier is 90% silver. Even circulated examples are worth at least $5 in silver alone. Anything pre-1932 (Standing Liberty and Barber quarters) is worth a real premium.

Step 2: Check for State Quarter Varieties

2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High and Low, 2005-P Minnesota Extra Tree varieties, 2005-P Kansas "In God We Rust", 1999-P Connecticut broadstrike — these are all worth $50 to $500 or more.

Step 3: Check for the 1965 Silver Transitional Error

A 1965 quarter that weighs 6.25 grams (instead of the normal 5.67g) is a silver transitional error worth $7,000 to $12,000.

Step 4: Look for Striking Errors

Off-center strikes, die cracks, clipped planchets, doubled dies, and broadstrikes all add value to any quarter.

Step 5: Scan It Online for Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my quarter is silver?

Check the date. Anything 1964 or earlier is 90% silver. Look at the edge — silver shows solid silver, modern clad shows a copper stripe.

What State Quarters are worth money?

2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf, 2005-P Minnesota Extra Tree, 2005-P Kansas "In God We Rust", and 1999-P Connecticut broadstrike are the famous valuable ones.

How much is a silver quarter worth today?

A circulated silver quarter is worth at least $5 to $7 in silver content alone. Older or uncirculated examples bring more.

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