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Rare US Quarters
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Collectible Quarters
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The US quarter coin flies in and out of cash registers perhaps faster
than any other denomination. Since its inception in 1796, the quarter
has played a vital role in the daily business of America. Just about any
US quarter minted 1964 or earlier generates some numismatic interest,
but after digging into coin value data covering a period of many
decades, we started taking note of a few rare US quarters that have
consistently increased in value over time, more so than other US
quarters sought by collectors.
We have here the makings of a list of
rare US quarters whose values will not just "tread water" over time, but
will probably be worth substantially more in the years ahead. As we find
more collectible quarters with a long history of proven demand and price
appreciation, we'll add them to the honor roll.
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D
E |
Estimated Coin Value in
Year... |
Compounded Annual % Rate
of Return Since... |
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1950 |
1980 |
1995 |
2003 |
2007 |
1950 |
1980 |
1995 |
2003 |
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G-4 |
25.00 |
475 |
1000 |
1500 |
1600 |
7.57 |
4.60 |
3.99 |
1.63 |
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VG-8 |
35.00 |
575 |
1250 |
2000 |
2250 |
7.58 |
5.18 |
5.02 |
2.99 |
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F-12 |
50.00 |
800 |
1650 |
2500 |
3500 |
7.74 |
5.62 |
6.47 |
8.78 |
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VF-20 |
65.00 |
1200 |
2250 |
3000 |
5550 |
8.10 |
5.80 |
7.73 |
16.36 |
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XF-40 |
80.00 |
2000 |
4250 |
5000 |
8250 |
8.47 |
5.39 |
5.68 |
13.34 |
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AU-50 |
100 |
2750 |
7250 |
9500 |
14000 |
9.06 |
6.21 |
5.64 |
10.18 |
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MS-60 |
150 |
6250 |
12500 |
16000 |
20000 |
8.96 |
4.40 |
3.99 |
5.74 |
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MS-63 |
--- |
--- |
25000 |
35000 |
37500 |
--- |
--- |
3.44 |
1.74 |
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FH-63 |
--- |
--- |
90000 |
125 K |
135 K |
--- |
--- |
3.44 |
1.94 |
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MS-64 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
47500 |
52500 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
2.53 |
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FH-64 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
175 K |
185 K |
--- |
--- |
--- |
1.40 |
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MS-65 |
--- |
16000 |
85000 |
85000 |
100 K |
--- |
7.02 |
1.36 |
4.15 |
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FH-65 |
--- |
35000 |
250 K |
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Comments:
Standing Liberty quarters were minted from 1916 to 1930.
A short, fascinating series, there are only a few members of this group that
future generations of collectors will heartily pursue to the ends of the
earth.
One such issue is the 1918-S, 8/7 overdate.
This variety was created when two
hubs carrying different dates were used together to make a 1918 die.
The overdate was not noticed until about 20 years later. It is not known how
many 1918/7-S quarters exist, but the number is assuredly microscopic.
Collector interest in the coin has persisted since its discovery, and is in
fact, one of the most legendary of all US coins.
Full Head specimens in the highest grades are
extremely rare, and are well beyond the reach of most buyers. The
strongest collector demand appears to be concentrated in the VF to AU grade
range, which is likely where the most consistent future price appreciation
will occur. NEVER buy this rarity from a questionable source.
Insist on specimens
certified by a reputable firm. |
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The Year This Coin Was Minted...
On
March 21, 1918, the Western Front of the Great War erupted in a new round of fearsome
bloodshed as Germany launched an all-out offensive, in a bid to claim final
victory. By the end of May, German troops fought to within 40 miles of
Paris.
With 10,000 fresh American troops entering the front lines every day, the
tide began to shift by summer. Defensive stands at Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood,
and Reims stemmed the German advance.
In
September, it was the Allies who took the initiative, delivering knockout
blows against Germany and the other Central Powers.
Convinced the end
was near, Kaiser Wilhelm II fled Germany, leaving his country under the
control of those who wanted peace. On
November 11, 1918, the guns fell
silent as armistice descended upon the battle-torn fields of Europe.
In all, nearly 9 million people were killed in World War I.
Also in 1918: To help the war effort by conserving electricity, daylight savings time went
into effect in March. Farmers opposed the new law.
The
1918 World Series was won by the Boston Red Sox, defeating the Chicago Cubs
4 games to 2. Boston was led to the title by a young pitcher named
Babe Ruth, who later went on to fame as a great hitter.
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Chemical warfare was commonplace in World War I.
Both men and animals wore gas masks to survive. The toxic effects of
gas weapons were so horrifying that in World War II, the battling factions
largely refrained from using them against one another. |
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