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A richly detailed quarterHow much silver is in a Standing Liberty Quarter?
Standing Liberty quarters generally contain about 0.18084 fine troy ounces of silver at standard mint weight.
How to calculate its melt value
Multiply the coin’s nominal fine silver weight (0.18084 troy oz) by the silver spot price you choose. For 10 identical coins, multiply by 10 after calculating one coin. Coin wear and manufacturing tolerances can change the physical metal in an individual specimen.
History and identification
Issued between 1916 and 1930, the Standing Liberty design preceded the Washington quarter.
Before you sell: look for collector value
The 1916 date and some high-grade examples are especially collectible.
Dates may be worn away; scarce early issues can be valuable. Do not grade or value a dateless example by a photo alone.
How to investigate a specific example
Record the year, mint mark, denomination, measured weight and condition without polishing the surfaces. Compare those features with reference photographs from a respected grading service. If you suspect a scarce date or error, obtain qualified advice before selling the coin as bulk metal.
Reference sources
Nominal fine silver values for common historic U.S. issues are cross-checked against NGC’s melt value table and our sources and methods. Consult series-specific grading references for varieties and numismatic prices.