What is the value of a silver quarter?

Answer 1

Without knowing the date or condition of the coin, the best estimate anyone can give is that it's worth 1⁄4 the current spot price of silver, or just over $3.50 as of this writing.

Of course, you '''could''' always spend it as a quarter, in which case it would be worth 25¢ ... but, unless it's a Washington quarter, that's probably not the best way to handle it.

This assumes a United States quarter, of course.

AnswerIt depends on its date and mint mark (if any). At a minimum, the silver would be worth about $3 in scrap value, but if the coin has any collector's value it could be worth much more.

Please post a new question with the coin's date and what mint mark it has, if any. On a Washington quarter, the mint mark will be a small S or D above the ER in "QUARTER".

If it's a Standing Liberty quarter, the mint mark will be on the front of the coin to the left of and slightly above the date.

Coins made in Philadelphia before 1979/80 don't carry mint marks, so don't be concerned if your coin doesn't seem to have one.
US quarters made in 1964 and before have a silver value of about $5.13 as of today.

They may have a higher value to a collector depending on their date and mint mark.

Answer 2

June 2010

The rising price of silver has increased the melt value to about $3.50. Of course a metal buyer will pay wholesale rates, about 1/3 less than retail.

August 16, 2009

The value of the silver in a silver US quarter is $2.66.

Answer 3

The value of a silver quarter will vary on the year it was minted, the mint mark, and of course, its mint state. If you provide to me a specific coin, I will be able to relay its worth.