Design and Specifications of the Standing Liberty Quarter

The Standing Liberty Quarter was introduced in 1916 as part of a general redesign of U.S. coinage. It replaced the Barber Quarter and was seen as a symbol of America’s readiness for war, coinciding with World War I. The design underwent modifications in 1917, most notably covering Liberty’s exposed breast, which had caused some controversy.
Weight 6.25 grams
Diameter 24.3 mm
Mint Marks D (Denver), S (San Francisco), No mint mark (Philadelphia)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Standing Liberty figure holding a shield and olive branch
Reverse Design Eagle in flight
Obverse Designer Hermon A. MacNeil
Reverse Designer Hermon A. MacNeil
Years of Minting 1916-1930

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Standing Liberty Quarters significantly impacts their value, with well-struck examples and those with a full head detail on Liberty commanding premium prices. The 1918/7-S overdate is a notable error that is highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, early dates (1916-1917) with the Type 1 design (exposed breast) are particularly valuable in higher grades.
1916 52,000 minted; extremely rare and valuable in all grades
1921 1,916,000 minted; key date due to low mintage
1923-S 1,360,000 minted; scarce in higher grades
1927-S 396,000 minted; another key date in the series
1918/7-S Overdate Unknown mintage; one of the rarest 20th-century coins

Explore Standing Liberty Quarter Values by Year

1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930

Most Valuable Standing Liberty Quarter

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1917 Quarter Type 1 (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $325.00 –
1916 Quarter Standing Liberty (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $15,000.00 –
1930 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $185.00 –
1927 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $195.00 –
1925 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $185.00 –
1926 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $180.00 –
1920 Quarter (Regular Strike) $12.00 – $225.00 –
1927-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $6,500.00 –
1928 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $185.00 –
1929 Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $185.00 –
1918 Quarter (Regular Strike) $22.00 – $225.00 –
1921 Quarter (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $1,750.00 –
1923 Quarter (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $225.00 –
1917 Quarter Type 2 (Regular Strike) $20.00 – $285.00 –
1926-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $8.00 – $800.00 –
1928-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $200.00 –
1929-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $225.00 –
1924 Quarter (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $225.00 –
1920-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $475.00 –
1918-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $22.00 – $375.00 –
1917-S Quarter Type 1 (Regular Strike) $15.00 – $425.00 –
1919-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $85.00 – $2,750.00 –
1923-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $2,850.00 –
1921 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $2,100.00 –
1919 Quarter (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $250.00 –
1927-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $325.00 –
1926-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $210.00 –
1917-D Quarter Type 2 (Regular Strike) $35.00 – $350.00 –
1928-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $200.00 –
1924-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $45.00 – $325.00 –
1918/7-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $20,000.00 –
1919-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $100.00 – $1,900.00 –
1927-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $20,000.00 – $22,500.00 –
1917 Quarter Type 1, FH (Regular Strike) $225.00 – $410.00 –
1929-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $225.00 –
1925 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $150.00 – $350.00 –
1917-D Quarter Type 1 (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $400.00 –
1929-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $315.00 – $800.00 –
1917-D Quarter Type 1, FH (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $525.00 –
1924-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $575.00 –
1930-S Quarter (Regular Strike) $7.00 – $185.00 –
1919-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $5,500.00 –
1919-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $2,250.00 – $6,000.00 –
1923-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $3,250.00 –
1927-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $450.00 –
1923 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $175.00 – $315.00 –
1928-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $1,250.00 –
1928-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $400.00 –
1929 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $150.00 – $375.00 –
1930 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $285.00 –
1917-S Quarter Type 2 (Regular Strike) $35.00 – $360.00 –
1920-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $1,100.00 – $3,850.00 –
1924-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $375.00 – $700.00 –
1926-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $2,500.00 –
1927 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $150.00 – $375.00 –
1929-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $375.00 –
1930-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $150.00 – $410.00 –
1920-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $100.00 – $875.00 –
1920 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $360.00 –
1920 Quarter Clashed Dies FS-401 (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $175.00 –
1920-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $800.00 – $2,100.00 –
1916 Quarter Standing Liberty, FH (Regular Strike) $13,000.00 – $16,000.00 –
1920-S Quarter Clashed Dies FS-401 (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $425.00 –
1917-D Quarter Type 1 DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) $45.00 – $2,750.00 –
1917-S Quarter Type 1, FH (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $700.00 –
1924 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $175.00 – $315.00 –
1924-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $450.00 – $1,250.00 –
1926 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $150.00 – $375.00 –
1917 Quarter Type 2, FH (Regular Strike) $175.00 – $315.00 –
1926-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $2,500.00 –
1917-D Quarter Type 2, FH (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $425.00 –
1917-S Quarter Type 2, FH (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $475.00 –
1918 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $350.00 –
1928 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $125.00 – $375.00 –
1918-D Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $475.00 –
1918-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $1,000.00 –
1928-S Quarter Inverted MM FS-501 (Regular Strike) $80.00 – $450.00 –
1928-S Quarter RPM FS-502 (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $175.00 –
1918/7-S Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $20,000.00 – $35,000.00 –
1918/7-S Quarter Overdate FS-101 (008.5) (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $17,500.00 –
1918/7-S Quarter Overdate FS-101 (FS-008.5), FH (Regular Strike) $20,000.00 – $32,500.00 –
1929-S Quarter Obv Die Clash FS-401 (Regular Strike) $19.00 – $175.00 –
1929-S Quarter Obv Die Clash FS-401, FH (Regular Strike) – $550.00 – $975.00
1919 Quarter, FH (Regular Strike) $175.00 – $360.00 –
1918-D Quarter (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $325.00 –

Sharing is caring!

Chris McPherson is a lifelong collector turned shop owner who opened ChrisMcPherson's Souvenir Shop in 2005. With over 20 years as a professional antique dealer and appraiser, Chris expertly curates a selection of the most unique political, pop culture, and historic collectibles available. His passion is hunting one-of-a-kind artifacts and sharing the fascinating stories behind them. Chris graduated with a BA in American History, informing his specialty in political memorabilia. As a seasoned antique hunter, Chris utilizes his skills to deliver an ever-changing inventory of must-see relics and conversation pieces to his shop.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *