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Major types of US quarter dollars
Quarter dollars came in six major design types during their long tenure from 1796 through today.
Draped Bust (1796–1807)
The Draped Bust quarter first appeared in 1796, then promptly dropped off the scene, not to reappear until 1804. As result, there just aren’t too many dates in this series, making it very easy for a collector to complete a date set. The 1796 is expensive, the 1804 is scarce, and the dates from 1805 to 1807 are easy to find.
Capped Bust (1815–1838)
John Reich’s Capped Bust design appeared in 1807 on the half dollars, but because no quarter dollars were minted between 1807 and 1815, the design was several years late in coming to the quarter dollar. Most dates in this series are common, but there is one standout — the 1827. This classic rarity was struck only in proof, then was struck again many years later using an 1819 reverse!
Seated Liberty (1838–1891)
The Seated Liberty quarter dollar series is full of low-mintage dates, interesting varieties, and affordable dates. Interesting coins in this series include the 1853 arrows and rays, the extremely rare 1873-CC, and varieties like the 1877-S (in which the mintmark was first punched into the coin sideways!). If you’re looking for a fun, challenging series, give the Seated Liberty quarters a try.
Barber (1892–1916)
In 1892, Charles Barber created a new quarter dollar using the same obverse design that he also placed on the dime and half dollar. The Barber quarter series has three toughies to collect — the 1896-S, 1901-S, and 1913-S, but none of the three is beyond the means of most collectors. In fact, putting together a set of Barber quarters in low grade is easy, which is one of the reasons this series is so popular with collectors.
Standing Liberty (1916–1930)
In 1916, a new quarter dollar design by Hermon A. MacNeil hit the streets. The front of the coin showed a bare-breasted Liberty in a flowing dress holding a shield and an olive branch and walking between two stone gates. The back of the coin showed an eagle in graceful flight. The lady was our own Liberty, the icon of freedom and everything that is good about the United States. In any event, a couple of design changes were made in 1917 to make the coin more acceptable from technical and aesthetic viewpoints. In the most obvious change, Liberty not only regained her modesty, but she began wearing a vest of chain mail as well. On the reverse of the coin, the eagle was raised to a more central position, and three stars were moved underneath. For years, experts believed that repressed prudes and their public outcry for decency were the reasons for covering up Liberty in 1917, but recent investigation has found little evidence to support such a claim. Many collectors look for well-struck examples of this type that have full and complete detailing on Liberty’s head. Those coins with a full head can be worth substantial premiums.
Washington head (1932 to present)
Had he lived that long, George Washington would have been 200 years old in 1932, so Congress decided to celebrate with a new quarter dollar with George’s head on the front. The Washington-head quarter dollar was meant to be a commemorative coin, but it was so popular that it became a regular issue in 1934. Tough dates in the series include the 1932-D and 1932-S. All other dates are common. Like the dimes and half dollars, the metal used to make the quarter dollars changed in 1965 from silver to a clad copper-and-nickel combination. Collectors love this series because it’s easy and affordable to collect.
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Make A Ring from a Half Dollar
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GEM (BU) ROLL (20) COINS 1976-S 40% SILVER KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS $129.99 |
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1967 United States Mint Set w/40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar $7.70 |
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2001 D Kennedy Half Dollar MS66 NGC $9.00 |
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1979 S Type 1 Kennedy Proof Half Dollar PR69 DCAM by PCGS $14.00 |
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1985 P Kennedy Half Dollar MS65 NGC $10.00 |
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1981 S Type 1 Kennedy Proof Half Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo by NGC $17.00 |
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1989 P Kennedy Half Dollar MS64 NGC $6.00 |
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1982 S Kennedy Proof Half Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo by NGC $14.00 |
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2007 P SMS Kennedy Half Dollar MS66 NGC $6.00 |
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1989 P Kennedy Half Dollar MS64 NGC $5.00 |
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1968 United States Mint Proof Set w/40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar $4.80 |
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1831 Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar VG $65.00 |
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1969 United States Mint Proof Set w/40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar $6.50 |
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1970 US Mint 5 Coin Proof Set w/40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar $7.72 |
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( 5 ) FIVE1982 GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLARS 90% SILVER UNCIRC. $60.00 |
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1998 S Robert F Kennedy 2 Coin Set Silver Dollar & Matte Half GEM B U OGP COA $199.99 |
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Nicely Toned Quite Captivating Looking 1962 – P Franklin Half Dollar – PF $39.00 |
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1963, Franklin Half Dollar circulated good $11.00 |
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1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar NGC MS65 $350.00 |
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1 OZ. 90% Silver U.S. Coin Lot – Half Dollars, Quarters, or Dimes (Random Mix) $33.00 |
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Choice 1963-P Silver Franklin Half Dollar Raw UNC #15 $11.55 |
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U. S. COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR GEORGE WASHINGTON PROOF $29.99 |
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1971 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COIN with 16″ LEATHER CORD NECKLACE $129.95 |
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• Whitman Folder #9021 Used • Liberty Standing Half Dollar 1916-1936 • $0.95 |
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KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR BANK BOX **UNOPENED/SEALED = 50 ROLLS** from the vault!!! $589.95 |
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1911 BARBER HALF DOLLAR $37.50 |
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Choice 1963-D Silver Franklin Half Dollar Raw UNC #16 $10.50 |
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1929-S WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR SILVER RARE $18.95 |
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1946-P Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated PQ Stunner MS US Coin $49.00 |
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1902-O Barber Half Dollar Fine E110 $40.36 |
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1973-P~~ KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR~~ BU-UNC $2.95 |
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Choice 1963-D Silver Franklin Half Dollar Raw UNC #17 $9.75 |
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UNC 2012 50 CENT CANADA HALF DOLLAR FROM MINT ROLL BU $1.96 |
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6 FRANKLIN SILVER HALF DOLLARS (90% SILVER) $68.06 |
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1906P,1906D,1906S, 1906 O Barber Half Dollars $50.99 |
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5 ounces US 90% Silver Coins Lot -1964 or Earlier/Pre1965-including Half Dollar $178.88 |
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1981-P~~ KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR~~ BU-UNC~~ $4.95 |
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1894 Barber Half Dollar Fine E112 $93.16 |
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1895 Barber Half Dollar Fine E113 $60.36 |
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Choice 1951-S Silver Franklin Half Dollar Raw UNC #18 $15.51 |
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1896 Barber Half Dollar Fine E114 $76.36 |
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9.11 WTC 3rd Anniversary KENNEDY Half Dollar in one side color with COA & BOX! $9.89 |
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Kennedy Half Dollar Bank Roll **ONE UNSEARCHED ROLL** straight from the vault!!! $12.95 |
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1896 Barber Half Dollar Fine E115 $76.36 |
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Half Dollar 1952 Franklin NGC MS 63 UNC Silver $39.00 |
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Agreeable Adequate Choice 1919- – P Liberty Walking Half Silver Dollar – G $35.00 |
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Attractive 1966 – P End Of Roll Toned Obv 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar – MS $30.00 |
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Franklin Half Dollar 1952 $19.99 |
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1898 Barber Half Dollar Fine E116 $31.56 |
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1906-D Barber Half Dollar Fine E117 $36.45 |
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1904-S Barber Half Dollar – ANACS XF-40 – RARE $4,050.00 |
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1934 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Silver Coin $23.00 |
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2008-P 50C KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR NGC MS66 BLAST WHITE ★ $59.00 |
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ONE (1) BU 1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR FROM ORIGINAL1964 BANK ROLL 48 YRS OLD $14.99 |
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CH BU 1948 D FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR FULL BELL LINES LUSTEROUS DEEP ALBUM TONING $23.95 |
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NGC 2006 P SMS Satin Finish KENNEDY Half Dollar MS67 From USA Mint Sets Shine *! $12.53 |
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1959 Canada Silver PL Proof Like Set original cellophane package Dollar, Half, $85.88 |
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2002-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN FROM PROOF SET DEEP CAMEO $1.36 |
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1895-S Barber Half Dollar Fine E118 $104.36 |
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30 (Thirty) Walking Liberty Half Dollars Collection~BU Halves $1,279.99 |
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1825 CAPPED BUST, LETTERED HALF DOLLAR- VF-EF-(1807-1836) GREAT BUY! $80.00 |
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1982-D 50C KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR PCGS MS66 WHITE RARE ★ $299.00 |
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1902-S Barber Half Dollar Fine E119 $48.36 |
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90% SILVER – 1 OUNCE USA COINS LOT – HALF DOLLARS QUARTERS DIMES OUT OF CIRC MIX $34.95 |
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1977 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COIN with FREE 18″ BLACK LEATHER CORD NECKLACE $114.95 |
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1954S Franklin Half Dollar BU This Coin Would Grade High ( Beautiful Franklin ) $22.99 |
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1907-D Barber Half Dollar ( Nice Circulated Barber ) $17.99 |
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1942 Walking Silver Half Dollar Nice Circulated Walker $18.99 |
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1960 Proof Silver Franklin Half Dollar ( A Beautiful Coin ) See Scan $22.99 |
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1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar ( A Beautiful Coin ) See Scan $17.99 |
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1899-0 Silver Barber Half Dollar Nice Circulated Coin $18.99 |
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1906P Silver Barber Half Dollar Nice Circulated Coin $18.99 |
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1961-D SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR , ( NICE COIN ) $17.99 |
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CH BU 1952 D FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR FULL BELL LINES LUSTEROUS LIGHT TONING $23.95 |
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1982-GEORGE WASHINGTON-250TH ANNIVERSARY HALF DOLLAR & BOX $10.00 |
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Kennedy Half Dollars ( 9 coin lot ) PRICED TO SELL FAST ANOTHER LOT NICE COINS $2.00 |
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1905-S Barber Half Dollar Fine E120 $40.36 |
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1920 P D S WL Half Dollars $39.89 |
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1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR 90% SILVER LINCOLN IN MEMORIAM $34.50 |
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1959 UNITED STATES PROOF COINS SET COA & ORIGINAL PACKAGING FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR $35.00 |
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USA SEATED LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR 1871 S GOOD SILVER COIN $23.99 |
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1906-S Barber Half Dollar Fine E121 $44.36 |
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1982-GEORGE WASHINGTON-250TH ANNIVERSARY HALF DOLLAR & BOX $10.52 |
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17 Ben Franklin Half Dollars $200.00 |
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90% SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS 48-63 BU w/ BCW COIN HOLDERS SLAB 1 BID=1 COIN $24.95 |
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1938 LIBERTY WALKING HALF DOLLAR $15.75 |
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Halifax Pennsylvania Memorabilia key chain half dollar $9.99 |
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1971 D BU KENNEDY (50¢) HALF DOLLAR CUT FROM US MINT SET IN CELLO $1.39 |
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1971 P BU KENNEDY (50¢) HALF DOLLAR CUT FROM US MINT SET IN CELLO $1.39 |
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1908 D BARBER HALF DOLLAR FINE 371C $24.00 |
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1972D Kennedy Half Dollar MS Lot 1654 $2.07 |
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1937 1943 1941 1928 WALKING SILVER HALF DOLLAR TYPE SILVER SET $24.00 |
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2- VINTAGE SEATED LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR COINS 1858-O EXTRA FINE, 1858-O VERY GOOD* $180.00 |
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1944-D LIBERTY WALKING HALF DOLLAR 50C MS 65 NGC $158.00 |
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1974 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR- PHILADELPHIA MINT- EF-AU- GREAT BUY! $2.00 |
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2011 P+D Kennedy Half Dollar Set ~ P&D in Original Mint Wrappers $4.99 |
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1915 S Barber Half Dollar Silver Coin Nice Medium Grade $33.50 |
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1907-S Barber Half Dollar Fine E122 $86.45 |
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1938-D LIBERTY WALKING HALF DOLLAR 50C VF 25 NGC $130.00 |
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1960 FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR $0.50 PCGS 12621351 PF65 $25.30 |