1918 Standing Liberty Quarter

The Standing Liberty Quarter is an interesting coin because it was minted in different locations (Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver). What this means is that for the 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter there are three different varieties you can get your hands on. For collectors, the Standing Liberty Quarter is one that is difficult to collect simply because there are so many different types, but not all of them have survived in great condition.

When it comes to collectors, it is imperative that the coins are in great condition. Right then and there, however, is quite the challenge as most surviving Standing Liberty Quarters quite clearly show their age.

Grading the 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter

The Standing Liberty Quarter is one of the most iconic pieces of US coinage, and is especially collectible if it was produced during the early years of production. When it comes to any collectible coin, the most important aspect of the coin is the condition which it is in. The condition is always carefully analyzed by collectors because it is the well-preserved coins that sell for the highest prices.

Normally, you would send a coin away for grading by a professional company, but not everyone has the time and money to send their coins away. Because of this, we have provided below an outline of the characteristics that best describe coins of a certain grade.

Uncirculated: A Standing Liberty Quarter that is graded as being Uncirculated is one that never spent any time in circulation. These coins have been well-preserved over the years and appear to be in mostly pristine condition. Naturally, these are the coins that will bring in the most attention from collectors.

Extremely Fine: A coin that is graded as being Extremely Fine will closely resemble an Uncirculated coin, but under close inspection will show some signs of wear and tear. This wear will most likely be in the form of light scratching, but other than that the surfaces of these coins will be wholly intact.

Fine: This is the grade given to those Quarters that have been circulated fairly heavily, but have not incurred any type of major damage. The imagery and inscriptions on these coins will be able to be seen with the naked eye with ease, but the overall texture of the coin may have been worn down a bit.

Very Good: Coins graded to be Good are those that have been circulated more than any other. As a result, these coins have incurred a lot of damage, most of which is heavy in nature and able to clearly be seen with the naked eye. Despite its poor condition, Good 1918 Standing Liberty Quarters are still a prize to a good amount of collectors.

Pricing the 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter

When it comes to trying to price a Standing Liberty Quarter, there are a few things that you have to take into consideration. For one, the coin’s condition means everything. Because collectors are only wanting to add those well-preserved coins to their collections, the condition of the coin will be the first determinant of price. In fact, apart from condition there are not many other factors. The chart below will give you a better idea of what you might be asked to pay for a Standing Liberty Quarter given its condition and grade.

Standing Liberty Quarters

DATE	GOOD	FINE	EXTREMELY FINE	UNCIRCULATED
1918 Standing Liberty Quarter	$20	$30	$55	$90
1918 Standing Liberty Quarter (D)	$25	$75	$145	$200
1918 Standing Liberty Quarter (S)	$20	$35	$60	$120
Source: Red Book