Silver Quarter
Silver Quarter Value
How much is a silver quarter worth? See the melt value of 90% silver quarters (pre-1965) at current and past spot prices, plus which quarters are silver.
Calculate coin valueU.S. quarters minted in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Each contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver, which is what gives common-date "junk silver" quarters their melt value. Quarters dated 1965 and later are copper-nickel clad and contain no silver.
The melt value of a 90% silver quarter is simply its silver content times the live silver spot price. The chart below shows that value across a range of spot prices.
Coin facts
| Coin | Years | Silver | Weight | Pure silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% Silver Quarter | 1932-1964 (Washington); also Barber & Standing Liberty | 90% | 6.25 g | 0.1808 ozt |
Melt value at different silver prices
Melt value = pure silver content × silver spot price. Figures are for common-date coins; rare dates and high grades can be worth more to collectors.
| Silver spot | 90% Silver Quarter |
|---|---|
| $25.00/ozt | $4.52 |
| $30.00/ozt | $5.43 |
| $35.00/ozt | $6.33 |
| $40.00/ozt | $7.23 |
| $45.00/ozt | $8.14 |
| $50.00/ozt | $9.04 |
| $60.00/ozt | $10.85 |
| $70.00/ozt | $12.66 |
For a live figure at the current spot price, use the coin silver calculator or weigh a lot in the main calculator.
Silver Quarter questions
How much silver is in a quarter?
A 90% silver quarter (1964 and earlier) contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver. Its melt value is 0.1808 ? the silver spot price.
Which quarters are silver?
Washington quarters dated 1932-1964, plus earlier Barber (1892-1916) and Standing Liberty (1916-1930) quarters, are 90% silver. 1965 and later quarters are copper-nickel clad with no silver.
Are any quarters after 1964 silver?
Circulating quarters from 1965 on are clad and contain no silver. Special 40% silver and .999 silver proof/collector quarters exist but are not found in pocket change.
How much is a silver quarter worth today?
At a silver spot of $58, a 90% silver quarter holds about $10.49 in melt value (0.1808 ? $58). Rare dates and high grades can be worth more to collectors.