Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930) Value Today
A Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930) contains 0.1808 troy oz of silver, worth $9.76 at today's price of $54.01 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:36 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1916-1930 |
| 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 |
| Design | Liberty standing in a gateway with shield and olive branch; reverse shows an eagle in flight (Hermon A. MacNeil). |
What it's worth when you sell
Two types: 1916-1917 (bare breast, no stars below eagle) and 1917-1930 (chainmail, three stars below eagle). Both are 90% silver, 6.25 g.
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.
Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930): FAQ
How much is a Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930) worth in silver?
About $9.76 at today's silver price of $54.01 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:36 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 Standing Liberty Quarter (1916–1930)?
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 $38.62 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – ¼ Dollar "Standing Liberty Quarter" (No Stars Below Eagle) · Numista – ¼ Dollar "Standing Liberty Quarter" (Stars Below Eagle) · NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.