What is the value of a 1936 US quarter?

Answer 1

While it's an early date for the series, 1936 is not a very rare date. If it has a "D" or "S" mintmark on the back, below the eagle, it is slightly rarer and will have a higher value. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2013:

No mint mark (Phila.)

Very worn condition - $5

Moderately worn - $5

Slightly worn - $8.74

Almost no wear - $12

A nice uncirculated one might sell for $18 or more.

"S" (San Francisco)

$5 / $5/ $7.00 / $12.50 / $85.00+

"D" (Denver)

$5 / $8.30 / $23.00 / $63.00 / $550.00+

If you sell this quarter on ebay, you can get at least 8 dollars for it if in the worst possible condition. If it is in decent condition, you can get 10 dollars for it at the very least (more often closer to 12 dollars, especially if the details are clear and unworn). Uncirculated quarters go for even more, as well as the rare/scarce dates and mintmarks. But as far as basic, common dated, or worn 90% silver quarters you can get around 10 dollars on ebay rather than 3 or 4 dollars from a local collector. The difference- many people buying silver quarters on ebay are silver collectors, as opposed to coin collectors.