What is the value of a 1907 us quarter?

Answer 1

From 1892 through 1916, the United States Mint produced the Barber Quarter, named for its designer Charles Barber. 1907 is one of the most common dates for this coin. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be a D, O or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $8

Moderately worn - $20

Slightly worn - $31

Almost no wear - $125

Uncirculated - $192 to $5,850 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $10

Moderately worn - $26

Slightly worn - $48

Almost no wear - $209

Uncirculated - $336 to $8,260

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn - $10

Moderately worn - $23

Slightly worn - $36

Almost no wear - $146

Uncirculated - $240 to $14,300

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $10

Moderately worn - $44

Slightly worn - $67

Almost no wear - $275

Uncirculated - $440 to $19,500

DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

2007-S quarters were only struck as proof coins that were sold to collectors in sealed packages, so you probably have a proof coin that someone removed from the package and spent.

Most of them are actually made of copper-nickel and will have a shiny copper-colored edge. However, "Premium Proofs" are made from 90% silver and will be slightly lighter in color and have a uniform appearance on the edge.

The bad news is that putting a proof coin into circulation significantly reduces its value. The good news is that if you have one of the 90% silver issues it's still worth at least its metal value, about $2.50 at current (11/2008) silver prices.

Answer 3

It's not from the US Mint. A private company took ordinary 2007 state quarters, "colorized" them, and sold them as so-called collectibles.

By itself, it has no added value. There is a small community of niche collectors who may be interested in a complete set of "colorized" quarters as curiosities, but to a numismatist they're seen as altered or damaged goods.