Liberty Head $2.50 quarter eagle gold coins, also known as Coronet Type quarter eagles, were made from 1840 through 1907. These gold coins were struck by five different minting facilities over the course of their nearly 70-year run, including the Philadelphia mint, Charlotte mint, Dahlonega mint, New Orleans mint, and San Francisco mint.
- The Standing Liberty Quarter was minted from 1916 - 1930. These coins have a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper containing.18084 troy ounces of silver. These coins feature the goddess of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle in flight on the reverse. The designer was Hermon Atkins MacNeal.
- 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. Mintmark Location: Numismatic Value Range – Based On Condition: Year: Mintage: Good: Fine.
- Year of Issue: 1796 to Present
- Authorizing Legislation: Coinage Act of 1792
Background
The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program is the U.S. 25-cent coin program, spanning 2010 to 2021. The obverse (heads) shows the profile of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year depicting national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
The 2021 General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter will circulate following the issuance of the final coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the profile of Washington and the inscriptions that appeared on the quarter before the 50 State Quarters Program began in 1999. The reverse depicts Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
The first quarter made by the U.S. Mint in 1796 was silver. The designs from 1796 to 1930 showed Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
From 1916 to 1930, the Mint produced the “Standing Liberty” quarter designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. The early 20th century brought some of our country’s most iconic coin designs, including this quarter. The obverse featured the figure of Liberty stepping through the opening in a wall. She held a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse depicted an eagle in flight.
In 1932, an image of George Washington designed by John Flanagan replaced Liberty on the obverse of the quarter. The design change honored Washington’s 200th birthday. From 1932 to 1998, the reverse featured an eagle with wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows with olive branches beneath it. In 1965, the Mint removed silver from the quarter and the composition became copper-nickel clad.
In 1975 and 1976, the Mint celebrated the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence with a temporary reverse design. The “Bicentennial” quarter shows a colonial drummer and a victory torch circled by 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. It is impossible to tell a quarter minted in 1975 from one in 1976, as all are inscribed with “1776-1976”.
From 1999 to 2008, the reverse design changed five times a year through the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse designs featured elements that celebrated each state. In 2009, the reverse design changed six times through the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
Other Circulating Coins:
Penny | Nickel | Dime | Half Dollar
Read MoreRead LessCharacteristics
Obverse (heads): Shows the familiar image of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932.
Reverse (tails): Depicts different national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories through the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- The national site name
- Location (state or territory)
- Year
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cupro-Nickel Balance Cu | 5.670 g | 24.26 mm | 1.75 mm | Reeded | 119 |
Circulating Coins- Year of Issue: 1796 to Present
- Authorizing Legislation: Coinage Act of 1792
Background
The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program is the U.S. 25-cent coin program, spanning 2010 to 2021. The obverse (heads) shows the profile of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year depicting national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
The 2021 General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter will circulate following the issuance of the final coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The obverse features the profile of Washington and the inscriptions that appeared on the quarter before the 50 State Quarters Program began in 1999. The reverse depicts Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
The first quarter made by the U.S. Mint in 1796 was silver. The designs from 1796 to 1930 showed Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
From 1916 to 1930, the Mint produced the “Standing Liberty” quarter designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. The early 20th century brought some of our country’s most iconic coin designs, including this quarter. The obverse featured the figure of Liberty stepping through the opening in a wall. She held a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse depicted an eagle in flight.
In 1932, an image of George Washington designed by John Flanagan replaced Liberty on the obverse of the quarter. The design change honored Washington’s 200th birthday. From 1932 to 1998, the reverse featured an eagle with wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows with olive branches beneath it. In 1965, the Mint removed silver from the quarter and the composition became copper-nickel clad.
In 1975 and 1976, the Mint celebrated the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence with a temporary reverse design. The “Bicentennial” quarter shows a colonial drummer and a victory torch circled by 13 stars, representing the 13 original colonies. It is impossible to tell a quarter minted in 1975 from one in 1976, as all are inscribed with “1776-1976”.
From 1999 to 2008, the reverse design changed five times a year through the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse designs featured elements that celebrated each state. In 2009, the reverse design changed six times through the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
Other Circulating Coins:
Penny | Nickel | Dime | Half Dollar
Read MoreRead LessCharacteristics
Obverse (heads): Shows the familiar image of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932.Reverse (tails): Depicts different national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories through the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
Obverse Inscriptions
Seated Liberty Quarter
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- The national site name
- Location (state or territory)
- Year
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Standing Liberty Quarter 1916 Value
Specifications
Dateless Standing Liberty Quarter Value
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cupro-Nickel Balance Cu | 5.670 g | 24.26 mm | 1.75 mm | Reeded | 119 |