Barber Quarter Values
All Barber quarter values start at $3. With silver in the $10 to $12 range, $3 to $4 each is the minimum price dealers pay.  Most are worth more. For example, "S" mint coins are highly prized by collectors. Find an 1893-S, 1899-S or 1908-S and the value is over $12. This is for a heavily worn coin in "Good" condition. Better preserved examples, in higher "Grades" are easily worth hundreds. See more about how to grade your Barber quarters below. What is the condition of your coins? Rare dates and mint marks are one factor. Nice looking, high condition coins are very appealing to collectors and the more they are willing to pay. The mint state Barber Head Quarter such as the one pictured is very popular and commands values of over $140.
Barber head quarter values vary widely. The chart shows a few rare dates steal the show but it is clear the higher the "Grade" the more your coins are worth.
The above are wholesale values. Computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering retail Barber Quarter Values in detail. Printable Coin Values Worksheet
You have a better chance of finding a better "grade" coin than a rare date. A 1911-D for example, in well worn "Good" condition is a $6 coin. If yours is in the better "Extremely Fine" condition it quickly becomes a $400 coin. Many more examples exist. To accurately determine your Barber head quarter values compare your coins to the grading images below and assign each a grade. Then... check the coin values listings. A full "LIBERTY" spelled out on the headband separates a coin in "Fine" condition from one in the lesser "Good" condition. On the reverse all of "E PLURIBUS UNUM" across the ribbon must show. If your coin is crisp and sharp in all details you have a highly desirable Barber Quarter. Most in extremely fine "XF" condition are worth $75 or more.
Is your coin very nice and possibly a very high grade? Many small details come into play in the higher grades, especially the mint state grades, affecting the value. If you are not sure, there is help available. Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. They both authenticate and grade your coin. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin. It is also helpful to know grading a coin is not an exact science. It is your opinion, dealers and collectors have their own opinions... and they can all differ slightly. Check a few rare coin dealers and auction house listings, look for those offering Barber Head Quarters for sale. Their listings and prices usually include a notation of the NGC or PCGS assigned grade. Additionally, these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.
The rarest Barber quarter was minted at the San Francisco mint in 1901. The "S" mintmark is located on the reverse just below the tail feathers of the eagle. Find an 1901-S in your group and you are holding a one thousand dollar coin. Other mint marks, "O" for New Orleans and "D" for the Denver mint are all located on the reverse in the same place. No mintmark was used by the Philadelphia mint. Examine your coins closely, many of the mint marked coins carry a surprising premium value. Consider your group of coins as the beginning of a coin collection. The start of an enjoyable and rewarding hobby. If that is not for you, one successful approach is to sell all your coins and use the proceeds to buy one nice rare coin. The one you were hoping to find in the box. Pass the thrill of a rare coin on to your children. Take a minute and visit Jake's Marketplace. They are serious buyers of US coins. Additionally... they have many fascinating rare coins for sale.
Barber quarter values have a bright future. The series is very popular, with many collectors assembling collections and increasing the demand for nice coins. Dealers require a steady supply to meet this demand. Should you decide to sell your coins, there is a ready market. Whenever curious of your Barber quarter values, return and stay abreast of the market.
If you have other coins and need more than Barber quarter values, go to the home page, Coin Values Discovery.
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