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1949 Quarter Value
Your 1949 quarter value starts a $5.24 each. This minimum price is because of the large silver content in old quarters.
Other factors do contribute to raising the value of you old coin, particularly the condition and determining which mint produced the quarter.
Beginning with the mintmark. Two mints struck Washington quarters in 1949, Philadelphia and Denver. Those minted in Philadelphia are worth a premium today because of low mintage totals. You can tell them apart by the small "D" placed on the reverse by the Denver Mint.
The next challenge is determining the condition of your old quarter. Commonly found heavily worn, see if your coin is in a higher more collectible "uncirculated" condition, and compare it to the "Grading" images below.
A popular series with collectors and elusive in the higher grades, your 1949 quarter is worth a close examination.
The coin value chart defines prices by the date, the presence of a mintmark and the condition of your coin.
| 1949 Quarter Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
| 1949 Quarter Value Updated | 12/9/2024 | |||
| 1949 | $5.24 | $5.24 | $6.78 | $35 |
| 1949 D | $5.24 | $5.24 | $5.88 | $22 |
The "1949-D" quarter was produced at the Denver mint in 1949, the "D" mintmark is located on the reverse, below the wreath. The different condition groups and how to "Grade" your coin is described below.
1949 Quarter Value is Conditional
The highest priced Washington quarters are always the "Uncirculated" examples, the first image. Descending to the lowest value "Good" condition quarters. Most collectors eventually replace these "Good" coins with a finer example.
Uncirculated: A 1949 quarter in the "Uncirculated" grade exhibits absolutely no wear on its surfaces. The coin appears as if freshly minted. Although natural toning acquired over the years can be very desirable. This combination of factors results in the most desirable and valuable coins.
Extremely Fine: Still sharply defined with abundant detail remaining. Examine the high points of the hair, curls above the ear, including the cheek and neck line for minimum wear. The coin should standout from the rest as clearly detailed.
Fine: Most of the fine detail in the hair is lost, the area around the ear is smooth, but the major design elements are still bold. True the coin has a worn appearance, but not tired. Overall a pleasing coin.
Good: All the major details show but very flattened by wear. The tops of the letters have begun to merge into the rim. In this grade, 1949 quarter value is their silver content.
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Selling Your Coins
Selling coins is always a challenge. However you have taken big steps towards understanding what is involved to accurately determine value and getting your best deal.
From the denomination of the coin, to locating mintmarks, to examining and judging its condition and deciding a Grade
This understanding of how to value old coins yourself helps greatly when dealing with any future buyers of your coins.
Look through your box of old coins, discover any treasure hiding inside. Research them, not only on this site, but others. Coin dealer listings and Rare Coin Auctions are full of descriptions pointing to what gives coins such high value. Now you can decide if and when to sell your coins.