Sell Coins – Quarters
Below are examples of United States Quarters that I typically purchase.
Draped Bust Quarter (1796-1807)
The first quarter minted in the newly formed United States was minted in 1796 just for years after it was authorized by the Mint Act of 1792. The history of this “first quarter” is almost as interesting as the quarter itself… READ MORE
Capped Bust Quarter (1815-1838)
First minted in 1815, the Capped Bust Quarter, like most other United States coins of that period and even coins that were produced previously, features Lady Liberty on the coin’s obverse side, shown facing to the left and surrounded by thirteen stars, with six on the right side and seven on her left. The word “LIBERTY” is imprinted upon her mobcap that is in place to hold Liberty’s hair… READ MORE
Liberty Seated Quarter (1838-1891)
Almost from the moment that the U.S. was established, it became clear that appointments to the Mint were based on who you knew rather than what you knew. It was during this time of undisguised nepotism that a young man named Christian Gobrecht began making his mark as an engraver. For more than ten years, Gobrecht tried to obtain a permanent position with the Mint only to be passed over time and time again… READ MORE
Barber Quarter (1892-1916)
In 1887 Mint director James P. Kimball felt that the coinage for United States was out dated and got a bill introduced that would allow for new coin designs to be completed if the coins in circulation at the time was at least 25 years old. The bill past in September 1890 and the Treasury Department set about looking for a suitable design for the upcoming new coinage. Against the wishes… READ MORE
Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930)
The Standing Liberty Quarter was conceived at a time when World War I was raging in Europe and America wanted to show that it was prepared to fight for freedom and its hope for peace. Tired of the rather Mundane Barber coins after 25 years in circulation, it was decide it was time for new coinage designs and so a competition was held. Hermon Atkins MacNeil won the competition… READ MORE
Washington Quarter (1932-1964)
Few people realize it, but if it hadn’t been for Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon the Washington Quarter could have designed for a woman named Laura Gardin Fraser. When the idea first came up for a coin to commemorate Washington’s 200th birthday, a competition was held to find the best design for a half dollar bearing the first President’s likeness… READ MORE