cd-silver-quarter-values

Many people wonder about silver quarter values when they come across one, unsure if they have a gold mine in their hands, or just a mildly valuable coin. After all, if a coin collection has one silver coin in it, that coin is likely to be a silver quarter.

One thing to keep in mind is that most silver quarters that one comes in contact with are likely to be standard US currency minted before 1965. These coins are typically circulated and of a normal minting run with no errors or anomalies, and are therefore worth roughly the same as the value of the silver pure contained in the coin. (These post-circulation coins are called junk silver). Almost all US quarter dollars made in 1964 or earlier contain 90% pure silver, and the remainder in alloy metals for hardness and durability. If the coin were to be melted down, the silver collected, and sold at today’s market value for silver, that silver would fetch a price sililar to the value of the quarter at sale today. In essence, values of silver quarters are often little more than melt value. Just to be sure, though, have a coin dealer look at your coins to be sure there are no unfound treasures under your nose.

However, if the coin is in perfect condition, or otherwise special appearing, it should definitely be appraised by a reputable dealer.