The first question to ask is whether the quarter is really silver or just looks like it.
Like all quarters minted since 1965, circulating 2001 US quarters (those with a P or D mint mark) were struck in copper-nickel, not silver. Sometimes you'll find one that's been plated for use in jewelry or a set of "collectibles" but anything with either of those 2 mint marks is only worth a quarter.
If it has an "S" mint mark, that means it's a proof coin made in San Francisco. Again, most of these were made in copper-nickel but they're worth anywhere from $2 to $10 each because they're specially struck for collectors and have highly polished, almost mirror-like surfaces.
It's also possible that a 2001-S quarter is one of a smaller number of "Prestige" proof coins that were struck in the old 90% silver alloy used for all quarters up to 1964. It would have to be in its holder indicating that it's a Prestige Proof; if so, as of 01/2011 it could retail for anywhere from $6 to $20 depending on its quality.
The silver value is about $6.00. NOTE: The US has never made a pure silver quarter, they are 90% silver & 10% copper.
The coin is a 2001 Vermont State Quarter, it's 25 cents.
Pre-1965 US quarters are 90% silver with a value of about $2.50 just for the silver.
Any silver (pre-1965) US quarter is currently worth at least $5 for its silver content. Then collector value above that depends on factors like the date and condition.
A 1942 Washington quarter is common. If it has any wear, the value is just for the silver, about $3.50.
about $6.50-$7.50
If you mean the value of a US 90% silver quarter? Minimum value, as of 6-4-11, is about $6.56.The collectible value depends on date, grade and mintmark if any.
Silver prices have been dipping over the last few weeks, so the current melt value of a US silver quarter (minted before 1965) is a little under $6.
Sorry! The US mint never made solid silver coins.
No 1972 US quarters have silver in them, the last year for silver quarters was 1964. so spend it
You don't have a pure silver quarter as the US has never minted a pure silver (99.9% pure or higher) silver quarter. Instead what you have is a 90% silver quarter which would be dated 1964 or prior. The value depends on a number of factors including the date, the mintmark and the condition. But a silver quarter is worth $5-6 in scrap silver regardless of type or condition, however some quarters can be worth significantly more.
The coin is worth about $3.25 just for the silver, the collectible value depends on how much wear the coin has and if it has a mintmark. And just so you know, it's spelled QUARTER.