Barber Quarter (1892–1916) Value Today
A Barber Quarter (1892–1916) contains 0.1808 troy oz of silver, worth $9.76 at today's price of $53.98 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1892-1916 |
| Face value | 25 cents (USD) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Silver content | 0.1808 troy oz (5.624 g) |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
What it's worth when you sell
Same 90% silver, 6.25 g standard as all US quarters up to 1964.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Barber Quarter (1892–1916): FAQ
How much is a Barber Quarter (1892–1916) worth in silver?
About $9.76 at today's silver price of $53.98 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.1808 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Barber Quarter (1892–1916)?
0.1808 troy ounces (5.624 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 6.25 g that is 90% silver.
How much silver is in $1 face value of these coins?
About 0.7232 troy ounces when new; dealers usually count about 0.715 oz per $1 face value to allow for wear. At today's price that is about $38.59 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026) · Wikipedia – United States Mint coin sizes. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.