10 Standing Liberty Quarters Worth Money

What Collectors Should Know

Quick answer: the Standing Liberty quarters most worth checking first are the 1916, 1918/7-S overdate, 1927-S, 1923-S, 1919-D, 1919-S, 1921, 1920-D, 1924-S, and 1926-S. A readable date, correct mint mark, original surfaces, and Full Head detail can make a major difference.

Series 1916-1930

No regular Standing Liberty quarters were made for circulation in 1922.

Metal 90% silver

Even common worn examples are worth more than face value because of silver.

Top key 1916

Only 52,000 were struck, making it the lowest-mintage issue in the series.

Variety 1918/7-S

The famous overdate is a major series key and should be authenticated.

1916 Standing Liberty quarter
This is the big one. PCGS lists a mintage of 52,000, and the issue is rare in all grades. Be careful with dateless or altered coins because genuine examples are heavily targeted.
1918/7-S Standing Liberty quarter
The 1918/7-S is both an overdate and a doubled-die variety. CoinWorld notes that the overdate can be visible without magnification, but worn dates make lower-grade survivors tough.
1927-S Standing Liberty quarter
This San Francisco issue has a mintage under 400,000 and is one of the classic keys. It gets especially expensive with sharp detail and problem-free surfaces.
1923-S Standing Liberty quarter
The 1923-S has a PCGS-listed mintage of 1,360,000, but many circulated pieces lost their dates. A readable, original coin is much better than a slick example.
1919-D Standing Liberty quarter
The 1919-D is a better early Denver date with a PCGS-listed mintage of 1,944,000. Look for a clear D mint mark near the date and avoid cleaned coins.
1919-S Standing Liberty quarter
The 1919-S is another early better date, with a PCGS-listed mintage of 1,836,000. Strong strike, readable date, and Full Head detail can add real collector demand.
1921 Standing Liberty quarter
The 1921 Philadelphia issue is a semi-key with a mintage of 1,916,000. It is popular because collectors need it for a complete set, and nice originals are not easy.
1920-D Standing Liberty quarter
The 1920-D is not as famous as the 1916 or 1927-S, but it is a better Denver issue. High-grade Full Head examples can bring far more than ordinary circulated coins.
1924-S Standing Liberty quarter
The 1924-S is a better San Francisco date that often comes weakly struck. Collectors pay closer attention when the coin has clean surfaces and strong detail.
1926-S Standing Liberty quarter
The 1926-S is a later-date coin that still deserves attention, especially in nicer grades. Full Head examples and original, problem-free pieces are the ones to separate from the pile.

How to Identify a Better Standing Liberty Quarter

Check the date first Early raised-date coins wore down quickly. A fully readable date can make a major difference.

Find the mint mark D and S mint marks are on the lower obverse near the date. Philadelphia coins have no mint mark.

Know Type 1 vs. Type 2 Type 1 appears on 1916 and part of 1917. Type 2 added chain mail to Liberty and stars below the eagle.

Look for Full Head detail Full Head is a strike designation, not just a grade. On the right date, it can change the value dramatically.

What Hurts the Value?

Cleaning, scratches, heavy damage, artificial toning, and unreadable dates can all hold a Standing Liberty quarter back. The biggest mistake is assuming every dateless Standing Liberty quarter is rare. Many are common silver coins unless the date or variety can be proven.

If you think you have a 1916, 1918/7-S, 1927-S, or a high-grade Full Head coin, do not clean it. Compare it with certified references and consider PCGS or NGC authentication before selling.

CoinHub tip: bring the coin in or send clear photos of the obverse, reverse, date area, and mint mark. A small detail can be the difference between a common silver quarter and a key date worth professional review.

Sources checked: PCGS CoinFacts 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, PCGS CoinFacts 1923-S, CoinWorld 1918/7-S overdate report, and PCGS CoinFacts pages for the listed dates.