Authorized in 1792, this denomination was not issued until 1796. The first coinage follows the design of the early half dimes and dimes by the absence of a mark of value. In 1804 the value “25C†was added to the reverse. Figures were used until 1838, when the term QUAR. DOL. appeared. In 1892 the value was spelled out entirely.
The first type weighed 104 grains, which remained standards until modified to 103-1/8 grains by the Act of January 18, 1837. As with the dime and half dime, the weight was reduced and arrows placed at the date in 1853. Rays were placed in the field of the reverse during that year only. The law of 1873 slightly increased the weight, and arrows were again placed at the date.
Proofs of some dates prior to 1856 are known to exist, and all rare.
Draped Bust (1796-1807); Capped Bust (1815-1838); Liberty Seated (1838-1891); Barber or Liberty Head (1892-1916); Standing Liberty (1916-1930).
1796 Quarter Dollar - 1796 25C PCGS F12 CAC. High 6, Browning 2. Lovely, original surfaces characterize this scarce 1796 Quarter Dollar. The surfaces are pristine for the grade with...More
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1796 Draped Bust 25c NGC AU58. The King of United States quarter dollars, this 1796 Quarter graded by NGC as a choice about uncirculated 58 is seldom seen this nice and wholesome...More
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1805 Quarter Dollar - 1805 25C, Browning 1, R4, PCGS F12, CAC. This scarce, nicely toned 1805 Quarter Dollar has light devices over darker fields creating an almost cameo effect...More
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1819 Early Quarter - 1819 Early 25c, Small 9, Browning-3, PCGS XF45 CAC. This Capped Bust 1819 Small 9 quarter has lovely, pale salmon patina with shades...More
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1856 Quarter Dollar (1856 25C) PCGS PF63 CAC. This Arrows Omitted proof Liberty Seated 1856 Quarter shows devices outlined in bright mint luster...More
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1861 Quarter Dollar Seated (1861 Seated S$1) NGC AU58 CAC. The featured coin is a wonderful example of a Civil War era Liberty Seated quarter dollar. Graded AU-58 by NGC...More
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1861 Quarter Dollar (1861 25C Seated) NGC MS62. Civil War Quarter Dollar. Magnificent color and originality characterize this Liberty Seated 1861 Quarter Dollar...More
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1861 Quarter Dollar (1861 25C) Seated, PCGS MS62. Civil War Quarter Dollar. This semi-proof like Liberty Seated 1861 Quarter Dollar shimmers with mint luster...More
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1861 Quarter Dollar - 1861 Seated 25C NGC MS62. This colorful, Mint State, Civil War dated 1861 Quarter Dollar is lustrous and eye-appealing. Shades of electric blue, gold...More
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1861 Civil War Coin Set: 1861 H10C NGC MS64, 1861 25C NGC XF45 CAC, 1861 G$1 NGC MS61 CAC, 1861 $2.50 Type 2 NGC AU58 CAC, 1861 $5 NGC AU58 CAC...More
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Gem White Cameo. In it's population report, there are two in Proof 68 CAMEO at PCGS, just 1 higher Proof 68+. In CAC population there are 4 Proof 68 CAMEO approved by CAC, none higher.
1886 Seated 25c NGC PF67+ CAMEO. Proof, Cameo. + Plus + Graded & on the verge of PR68! Collector's Universe is $10,000 in PR67+. Only 1 Known Finer! Just 886 Minted!!...More
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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, NGC MS-64 Full Head! Americas first lewd coin and in incredible condition. Full Head coins are uncommon, as less than 3 percent are thought...More
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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter (1916 Standing Lib 25C) PCGS VF30. 1916 25c Standing Liberty Quarter, Type 1. The Standing Liberty Quarter designed by Hermon A. McNeil...More
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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter - 1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty 25C PCGS MS64 Full Head. Struck for two short years, the first type of the Standing Liberty quarter has been extremely popular with collectors since its mintage...More
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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter (1917 Standing Liberty 25C) Type One MS64 Full Head NGC. Radiant luster seeping through a light veneer of champagne-gold colorMore
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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter, Type I, Miss Liberty Bare. NGC MS-64 Full Head. These coins created quite a stir in their day and were considered "lewd" by enough people...More
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1918/7-S Standing Liberty 25C NGC XF45. The Premiere 20th Century Silver Coin. All great collections require the presence of this coveted Overdate Standing Liberty Quarter...More
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1923-S 25C Standing Liberty (1923-S Standing Liberty Quarter) PCGS MS63 FH CAC. This mint state, Standing Liberty Quarter has a Full Head designation, which means that Libertys...More
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*CAC. NGC Plus. Wondrous luster & toning. Nearly Full Head, but at an extreme discount to that designation. PCGS+:7000. (An NGC MS68 Full Head sold for 30k in 2008.) CAC pop (MS67 & higher): 11/0 . More
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1941-S Washington Quarter PCGS MS66 CAC. Very P.Q. Rainbow toning. Incredible interaction of colors create a literal example of artwork on this originally toned Washington Quarter...More
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1942 Washington Quarter NGC PF66. Brilliant proof 66 Washington Quarter in an old NGC fatty holder. Numismedia price for NGC/PCGS coin in Proof 66 is $181.25, in PF67 $375.00...More
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1944 Quarter (1944 25C) Mint Error NGC MS62. Struck on War nickel planchet. 5.0 gr. 1944 25c Washington Quarter Struck on 5c Planchet. Error coins are one of the more fascinating...More
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1954 Washington Quarter NGC MS64CAC. Incredible pastel toning containing nearly every color of the rainbow. Liberally a one of a kind pastel water color artwork disguised as a gem...More
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1955 Washington Quarter NGC MS65 P.Q. Excellent date, the year the professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) was formed, Mickey Mantle hit 37 home runs...More
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1956 Quarter Dollar - 1956 25C ANACS MS65. 1956 25C, Type B reverse. This 1956 Type B reverse quarter is lightly toned and fully lustrous. Since the issue was made with...More
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Authorized in 1792, this denomination was not issued until 1796. The first coinage follows the design of the early half dimes and dimes by the absence of a mark of value. In 1804 the value “25C†was added to the reverse. Figures were used until 1838, when the term QUAR. DOL. appeared. In 1892 the value was spelled out entirely.
The first type weighed 104 grains, which remained standards until modified to 103-1/8 grains by the Act of January 18, 1837. As with the dime and half dime, the weight was reduced and arrows placed at the date in 1853. Rays were placed in the field of the reverse during that year only. The law of 1873 slightly increased the weight, and arrows were again placed at the date.
Proofs of some dates prior to 1856 are known to exist, and all rare.
Draped Bust (1796-1807); Capped Bust (1815-1838); Liberty Seated (1838-1891); Barber or Liberty Head (1892-1916); Standing Liberty (1916-1930).
