What is the value of an 1897 US quarter?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter under the eagle's tail feathers. It may be blank, O, or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2009:

No mint mark:

Very worn condition - $5

Moderately worn - $25

Slightly worn - $36

Almost no wear - $100+

"O" mint mark:

Very worn condition - $9

Moderately worn - $72

Slightly worn - $190

Almost no wear - $330+

"S" mint mark:

Very worn condition - $60

Moderately worn - $190

Slightly worn - $300

Almost no wear - $500+
probably about $6.50 now