How rare is a 1916 Standing Liberty quarter?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 11, 2026
Additional Info: The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars are very very very rare. Just over 50,000 of them were ever minted, and it is certain that many of those have been melted down. The Bald Eagle is on the reverse and there are NO stars under the eagle this year.
How do I identify a 1916 Standing Liberty quarter?
The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is often seen with no-date. Although the date is worn, it is still possible to differentiate between the 1916 and 1917 Type-One Quarters with no date. Type-one meaning a bare-breast on Liberty and no stars underneath the eagle on the reverse.
How much is 1916 quarter worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1916 D Barber Quarter value at an average of $10.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1,901. (see details)… Total Produced: 1,788,000 [?]
Where is the date located on a Standing Liberty quarter?
The date is on a pedestal beneath her feet. It was recessed in 1925 so that the numerals in the date were below the rim of the coin. Type 1: Eagle flying to the right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM above, with QUARTER DOLLAR below. Seven stars are to the left and six to the right.
What’s the value of a 1916 Liberty quarter?
$5.0645412434 is the total melt value for the 1916-1930 silver quarter on June 14, 2021. ← Calculate coin worth using your own quantity and silver price values.
What is the value of a 1916-1930 silver quarter?
1. Calculate 90% silver value : $5.0583 is the rounded silver value for the 1916-1930 silver quarter on June 14, 2021. This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. However, the total melt value is continued below. 2. Calculate 10% copper value : 3. Add the two together :
When was the first Standing Liberty quarter made?
In 1916, the Standing Liberty quarter replaced the Liberty Head quarter, more widely known as the Barber Quarter (for its namesake designer, Charles Barber). While both the last Barber quarters and the first Standing Liberty quarters were made during the same year, 1916, there were 8,328,800 Barbers made versus a tiny 52,000 Standing Liberties.
What’s the value of a 1917 Standing Liberty?
There was a design transition for Standing Liberty quarters during the 1917 issues, and they can be distinguished by “old” or “new” in the table below. The PCGS price guide on silver Standing Liberty quarters has an updated list of certified coin prices. If you’re interested in learning more about grading coins, Photograde is an excellent resource.