Answer
Wiki User
09/16/2015
1954 quarters are fairly common. They were struck in 90% silver and in circulated condition are basically worth their metal value. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the bow in the wreath. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $3.45
Moderately worn - $3.85
Slightly worn - $3.91
Almost no wear - $4.00
Uncirculated - $4.31 to $3440.00 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn condition - $3.45
Moderately worn - $3.85
Slightly worn - $3.91
Almost no wear - $4.00
Uncirculated - $4.31 to $720.00
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $3.45
Moderately worn - $3.85
Slightly worn - $3.91
Almost no wear - $4.00
Uncirculated - $4.31 to $225.00