They are valued at 25 US cents unless there is something about the coin that gives it an added value to a collector or numismatist such as a flawless, brilliant and uncirculated condition or an obvious mint error.
The top date of 1787 makes it a Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey quarter, all of which were actually minted in 1999. The coin is worth 25 cents.
Given that the U.S. Mint didn't begin production until 1793, odds are that your quarter features Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, all of which became states in 1787. The coin was minted in 1999, and is worth exactly twenty-five cents.
The quarter probably says "Ceasar Rodney" below the horse's head, because it's a 1999 Delaware state quarter. It's worth 25 cents.
They found Pennsylvania 1681
William Penn founded Pennsylvania December 12, 1787.
An 1787 quarter does not actually exist, as the U.S. quarter was not minted until 1796. However, if you are referring to a coin from 1787, it could be a state coin or a colonial piece, such as a New Jersey or Connecticut coppers, which can vary widely in value depending on their condition and rarity. Coins from that era can be worth anywhere from a few dollars to several thousand dollars. Always consult a numismatic expert for an accurate appraisal.
Did you look under the horse? It's dated 1999, the year the coin was struck. 1787 is the year Delaware became the First State.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in Pennsylvania State Hall in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
On 12 December 1787 Pennsylvania joined the US as it's second state.
Pennsylvania joined the Union as the second state on 12 December 1787
Please do 2 things:1. Look at all of the other State Quarters in your pocket change.2. Examine the dates on the quarter carefully.The statue is an allegorical figure representing liberty and justice. The date at the top of the design is actually 1787, the year Pennsylvania was admitted to the Union. The date at the bottom, 1999, is the date the coin was minted. All state quarters have the same kind of double dates.If you got the coin in change it's only worth a quarter. Uncirculated, it would retail for 35-40¢