What is the value of a 1917 US quarter?

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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter---There were minted 2 different varities each of 3 different mint marks of this coin. good condition vary in value from $13.00 to $25.00 mint condition- from $275.00 to $400.00

Update as of 02/2010:

You'll need to check two things: First, look for a mint mark at the bottom of the pedestal that has IN GOD on it. It may not have one, or there may be a small D or S. The "M" on the other pedestal is the designer's monogram, not a mint mark. Second, look at the back of the coin. If the eagle is towards the bottom of the design next to the words QUARTER DOLLAR, you have what's called a Type I quarter. If the eagle is in the middle of the coin with 3 stars under it, that's called a Type II.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values for each type:

Type I

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $22

Moderately worn - $58

Slightly worn - $77

Almost no wear - $164

Uncirculated - $216 to $3,350 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn condition - $23

Moderately worn - $62

Slightly worn - $92

Almost no wear - $193

Uncirculated - $252 to $3,740

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $26

Moderately worn - $67

Slightly worn - $92

Almost no wear - $212

Uncirculated - $300 to $6,180

Type II

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $18

Moderately worn - $25

Slightly worn - $30

Almost no wear - $94

Uncirculated - $150 to $2,910

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn condition - $33

Moderately worn - $62

Slightly worn - $74

Almost no wear - $160

Uncirculated - $210 to $5,940

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $35

Moderately worn - $60

Slightly worn - $69

Almost no wear - $156

Uncirculated - $240 to $13,130

"In God We Trvst"This is NOT a misspelling. Like Peace dollars of the same era, Standing Liberty quarters were lettered using the Roman alphabet which does not have the letters U or J. V and I are used in their place.