What is the value of an 1853 US Quarter?

Answer 1

There are several varieties.

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 an O. Also look at the date carefully to see how it's struck.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:

No arrows beside the date:

Very worn condition - $288

Moderately worn - $1,050

Slightly worn - $1,350

Almost no wear - $2,556

Uncirculated - $4,060 to $31,880 depending on quality

Arrows beside the date:

No mint mark (Philadelphia), normal 3 in the date:

Very worn condition - $24

Moderately worn - $37

Slightly worn - $62

Almost no wear - $373

Uncirculated - $890 to $62,500

No mint mark (Philadelphia), 4 underneath the 3

Very worn condition - $4

Moderately worn - $69

Slightly worn - $161

Almost no wear - $774

Uncirculated - $1,500 to $16,880

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $26

Moderately worn - $43

Slightly worn - $90

Almost no wear - $1,248

Uncirculated - $3,750 to $6,435

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