The Standing Liberty Quarter was first introduced in 1916, and has changed shape many times between then and now. The Standing Liberty Quarter is just one of many quarters issued by the US Mint over the years, but is easily one of the most popular. For collectors, this coin is especially important because it was produced during an important time period of American history.
When it comes to collecting these coins, collectors always look for the coins that have been preserved through the years. Unfortunately, because these coins are closing in on being 100 years old they are increasingly difficult to find in great condition.
When it comes to the condition of coins as old as the 1924 Standing Liberty Quarter, pristine condition is never guaranteed. As such, you will see collectors closely analyze each and every aspect of the coin in search of even the smallest imperfections.
You will normally see collectors send their coins away to be graded by a professional organization, but that is not always an option. Understanding this, we have provided below an outline of the different characteristics of coins of a specific grade to give you a better idea of what grade your coins might be.
Uncirculated: A coin that is graded as being Uncirculated is one that was never circulated and, after minting, was immediately placed into safekeeping. Thanks to the safe place that these coins were placed, they did not get the chance to become overly damaged or destroyed. In fact, they will show almost no damage whatsoever.
Extremely Fine: Coins that are graded as being Extremely Fine are those that spent only a limited amount of time on the open market. These coins have incurred only a small amount of damage and that damage will only be able to be made out under close inspection. At first glance, Extremely Fine Quarters may not look all that much different from Uncirculated coins.
Fine: A coin that is graded as being Fine is one that spent a good amount of time in circulation. During this time, the coin will have incurred a good bit of damage, but not so much damage that the imagery and inscriptions are unrecognizable. These coins are a great addition to any collection because they are affordable and still in decent shape.
Very Good: Very Good is the grade given to coins that are in fairly rough shape, but are not so far gone that they are destroyed. You will see plenty of heavy scratching and other signs of wear, and these coins will quite aptly show their age. Though not the worst grade, this is a grade not desired by most collectors.
The Standing Liberty Quarter is easy to price simply because there are only a few different factors you have to take into consideration. For one, because there were multiple types of these coins produced every year, the type of coin you have will directly influence the price you pay for it. The condition of the coin is also something that plays into the price. The more well-preserved the coin is, the higher the asking price will be. Below is a chart of the prices you can expect to pay for a Standing Liberty Quarter from 1924 given its condition and type.
Standing Liberty Quarters
DATE | GOOD | FINE | EXTREMELY FINE | UNCIRCULATED |
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1924 Standing Liberty Quarter | $15 | $25 | $55 | $110 |
1924 Standing Liberty Quarter (D) | $55 | $100 | $195 | $230 |
1924 Standing Liberty Quarter (S) | $25 | $75 | $145 | $200 | Source: Red Book |