Background
The American Women Quarters™ Program is the current U.S. 25-cent coin program, spanning 2022 to 2025. The obverse (heads) shows a right-facing portrait of George Washington. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year honoring American women and their contributions.
The first quarter made by the U.S. Mint in 1796 was silver. The designs from 1796 to 1930 showed Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
From 1916 to 1930, the Mint produced the “Standing Liberty” quarter designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. The early 20th century brought some of our country’s most iconic coin designs, including this quarter. The obverse featured the figure of Liberty stepping through the opening in a wall. She held a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse depicted an eagle in flight.
In 1932, an image of George Washington designed by John Flanagan replaced Liberty on the obverse of the quarter. The design change honored Washington’s 200th birthday. From 1932 to 1998, the reverse featured an eagle with wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows with olive branches beneath it. In 1965, the Mint removed silver from the quarter and the composition became copper-nickel clad.
In 1975 and 1976, the Mint celebrated the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence with a temporary reverse design. The “Bicentennial” quarter shows a colonial drummer and a victory torch circled by 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. It is impossible to tell a quarter minted in 1975 from one in 1976, as all are inscribed with “1776-1976”.
From 1999 to 2008, the reverse design changed five times a year through the 50 State Quarters Program. It was the Mint’s first circulating coin program. More quarter programs followed:
Other Circulating Coins:
Penny | Nickel | Dime | Half Dollar
Characteristics
Obverse (heads): Shows a right-facing portrait of George Washington, originally sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser for the 1932 quarter.
Reverse (tails): Depicts different American women through the American Women Quarters™ Program.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- Year
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- QUARTER DOLLAR
- Honoree's name
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|
Cupro-Nickel 8.33% Ni Balance Cu | 5.670 g | 0.955 in. 24.26 mm | 1.75 mm | Reeded | 119 |
The Mint makes the quarter for circulation, as well as uncirculated and proof finishesfor collecting. The Denver and Philadelphia Mint facilities make the circulating and uncirculated coins and the San Francisco Mint makes the proof coins.
Related Information
Content last reviewed December 9, 2022
FAQs
United States quarter mintage figures
- P = Philadelphia Mint.
- D = Denver Mint.
- S = San Francisco Mint.
- W = West Point Mint.
- O = New Orleans Mint.
- CC = Carson City Mint.
No mint mark on the quarter tells us it was minted in Philadelphia. These are generally worth just 25 cents if worn, up to $1.50 in uncirculated condition.
How to find quarter mint? ›
Initially, the mint mark appeared on the reverse, below the wreath, just above the "R" at the end of the word "Quarter." The mark stayed in this position until 1964. Then, in 1968 the mint mark was shifted to the coin's obverse, appearing near the ribbon tying Mr. Washington's braid where it still appears today.
What are the quarters for 2024? ›
American Women QuartersTM Program
| Quarter | Release Date* |
|---|
| Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter (Off-site) | Jan. 2, 2024 |
| Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink Quarter (Off-site) | March 25, 2024 |
| Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Quarter (Off-site) | June 3, 2024 |
| Celia Cruz Quarter (Off-site) | Aug. 5, 2024 |
11 more rowsThe current mint marks on United States coinage are P, D, S, and W for the 4 currently operating US Mints. The letter P is used for the Philadelphia Mint, D for the Denver Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, and W for the West Point Mint.
What is the rarest mint mark on a quarter? ›
However, this coin's rarity stems from its origin at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the "S" mint mark. With a mintage of just 396,000 coins, the 1927-S Standing Liberty Quarter is considered one of the rarest and most valuable US quarters in the series, appealing to collectors and investors alike.
Which quarter is worth $35000 today? ›
1947 Silver Washington Quarter, MS68 – $35,000
Circulated coins range from $6 to $9, while even a gem MS66 is worth around only $60. Just four coins share the title of finest known example, however. They're graded MS68, and one was last sold in 2021 for $32,400. Today, the PCGS values them at $35,000 apiece.
What if my quarter does not have a mint mark? ›
Millions and millions of coins have been struck over the years at the Philadelphia Mint with no mintmarks. This is normal and rarely adds value given the large mintages at this important coin-minting facility.
Why is 1965 quarter so rare? ›
In 1965, quarter production changed to a clad composition planchet made of copper and nickel. However, a few (the exact number is unknown) were struck on a silver planchet instead. Silver 1965 quarters are worth over $7,000 because they were made by mistake!
Why is the 1983 penny so valuable? ›
In the 1983 cent, the doubling effect is usually visible on the lettering. The stronger and more visible the doubling is, the more valuable coins will be. Believe it or not, the maximal price for one red MS 68 DDR penny is $7,050.
Data from the NGC Price Guide shows that a 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter in circulated condition is valued at around $0.30 to $0.85, while the quarter in pristine, uncirculated condition can be worth up to $6,000.
What quarter is hard to find? ›
These five state quarters may be the hardest to find based on mintage data: Oklahoma: 416.6 million minted. Maine: 448.8 million minted. Wisconsin: 453.2 million minted.
What year is the quarter that's worth $2000? ›
That's definitely the case for some quarters in circulation that are worth over $2,000. The coins to be on the lookout for are Wisconsin state quarters that came out in 2004.
Is a 2024 quarter worth anything? ›
2024 American Women Quarters
The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the American Women Quarters series of Quarters in the U.S. Coins contains 15 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.40 and $32.40.
Who is the lady on the 2024 quarter? ›
The accomplishments of Celia Cruz, Pauli Murray, Patsy Takemoto Mink, Mary Edwards Walker, and Zitkala-Ša are as diverse as America itself. Pauli Murray was a lawyer, civil rights, and women's rights activist.
What are the US Mint coin codes? ›
A small letter or symbol on a coin used to identify where a coin was made. Current U.S. mint marks are P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco), and W (West Point). Learn more about mint marks.
What is the code for mint? ›
HS Code 12119070 | Harmonized System Code Mint Including Leaves (All Species)
What are the 9 mint marks? ›
To learn more about what mint marks are and where you can find them, see our Illustrated Guide to Mint Marks on Regular-Issue U.S. Coins.
- Philadelphia (PA) Mint mark “P” ...
- Denver (CO) Mint mark “D” ...
- West Point (NY) Mint mark “W” ...
- San Francisco (CA) ...
- Carson City (NV) ...
- New Orleans (LA) ...
- Charlotte (NC) ...
- Dahlonega (GA)
1943 Copper Lincoln Penny: $1 million-plus
Those pennies, which might number as few as 15, are among the most valuable error coins in the world.
