1796 was the first year the US made quarter-dollar coins. It's an extremely rare date: Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2011:
Very worn condition - $10,630
Moderately worn - $25,630
Slightly worn - $38,750
Almost no wear - $56,752
Uncirculated - $79,380 to $437,500 depending on quality
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.
The first US quarter was struck in 1796.
The first US quarters were minted in 1796.
The US didn't mint any quarters until 1796.
8-15-11>> 1796 was the first year of issue for the US quarter. It's a very rare date. The value of an authentic example in the lowest collectible grade starts at $10.000.00.
The first US quarters were minted in 1796. Please check again and post a new question.
The first US quarter was struck in 1796.
The first US quarters were minted in 1796.
The US didn't mint any quarters until 1796.
8-15-11>> 1796 was the first year of issue for the US quarter. It's a very rare date. The value of an authentic example in the lowest collectible grade starts at $10.000.00.
No US quarters of that date first year was 1796
The first US quarters were minted in 1796. Please check again and post a new question.
Please check again and post a new question. The first US quarters were made in 1796.
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Please check your quarter again and post a new, separate question. The first US quarters were minted in 1796. If you have a dual-dated 1776-1976 quarter it's one of the billions minted for the US Bicentennial, and is worth only face value.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. The first US quarters were minted in 1796.
The first US quarter dollars were minted in 1796. If your quarter has a picture of George Washington on one side, 1788 near the top of the other side, and it looks new, that's because it IS new. You have a State Quarter with two dates on it. 1788 is the date that the state was admitted to the Union, NOT the date the coin was minted! The minting date is at the bottom of the design on the back side. Nearly all State Quarters found in circulation have no extra value. Just a quarter, no more, no less.The US Mint did not start minting quarter dollars until 1796.The US Mint did not start minting quarter dollars until 1796.
The US Mint did not start minting quarter dollars until 1796.