What makes a 1983 quarter valuable?

Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.
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What year of quarters should I keep?

The values of these 90% silver quarters vary depending on the current price of silver and the date and condition of a given coin. But all pre-1965 Washington quarters are worth saving. They are all worth at least their melt value. Each pre-1965 quarter contains roughly 0.18 troy oz of pure silver (about 5.6 grams).
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What quarters are collectors looking for?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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What state quarters are worth keeping?

Below we reveal some of the most valuable state quarters, most of which are in circulation.
  • 2008 Alaska state quarter - $81. The coin features a ragged clip error. ...
  • 2004 Wisconsin state quarter - $95. ...
  • 2000 New Hampshire state quarter - $216. ...
  • 1999 Delware state quarter - $788.
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1983 QUARTERS WORTH MONEY - RARE QUARTERS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR POCKET CHANGE!!



Which quarter has the spitting Eagle?

As of July 18, 2013 NGC announced that it will now attribute the "Spitting Eagle" variety of the 1983-P Washington Quarters. The variety is identified by a die crack-- a raised line caused by the deterioration of a coining die--near the mouth of the eagle on the reverse.
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What is a red quarter?

They were once used for free laundry.

Landlords will often give their building supervisors red quarters for use in the apartment laundromats. The managers would get their quarters back when the owner or laundromat vendor removed the cash from the machines. So there you have it.
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What is a spitting eagle quarter worth?

GreatCollections has sold 4 of the 1983-P Washington Quarter Spitting Eagle Spitting Eagle in the past 12 years, selling at prices from $63 to $152, in grades 65 to 66. The design was made by: John Flanagan. The industry number is 520032.
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How much does a 1983 silver quarter weigh?

Its weight is 5.670 grams (0.1823 troy oz, or 0.2000 avoirdupois oz).
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What are the rarest state quarters?

Simple List of 4 Rare State Quarters Worth Money
  1. 1999-P Delaware Spitting Horse Quarter. ...
  2. 2004-D Extra Leaf Wisconsin Quarter. ...
  3. 2005-P Minnesota Quarter Doubled Dies Quarter. ...
  4. 2009-D District of Columbia Doubled Die Quarter.
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What year quarters have the W mint mark?

Roughly 1.85 billion America the Beautiful quarters were minted in 2018 (945 million at the Philadelphia Mint, and 908 million struck at the Denver Mint). 1996-W Roosevelt Dime. June 8, 2015*. These coins will bear the "W" mint mark.
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How do I know if my coin is worth money?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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How do you know if a quarter is worth money?

Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Scarce and rare quarters are found in all the design series. Early era quarters, 1796 to the 1890's are all scarce.
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Are 2020 quarters rare?

Did you know that a 2020-W quarter is a rare coin? Only a few 2020-W quarters were made and released into circulation... so be sure to check your pocket change! That's right, none were included in coin sets. If you happen to be lucky enough to find one, you can see here how much your 2020-W quarter is worth.
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What year quarters have the most value?

1796 Draped Bust Quarter (Value: $1,740,000)

This figure makes the 1796 Draped Bust Quarter a rare commodity. This coin has been preserved and well protected for more than 200 years. It was made with high-quality materials that have made it the most valuable quarter in the United States quarters.
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What makes a 1965 quarter valuable?

The 1965 Washington quarter was the first US quarter not made of 90% pure silver. This transition from silver “hard money” to copper coinage resulted in the rare and valuable 1965 silver quarter.
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What year is a quarter pure silver?

Quarters minted in the U.S. during the years 1964 or earlier are all made from 90% pure silver.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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What coins are valuable in 2021?

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
  • 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS65 – Sotheby's, $18,872,250.
  • 1787 $15 Wing Punch Brasher Doubloon, MS65 – Heritage Auctions, $9,360,000.
  • 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle, PCGS AU50 – Stack's Bowers Galleries, $8,400,000.
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What is the most sought after coin?

1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar may sit atop the rankings of the most expensive coin ever sold, at least for now.
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