U.S. Mint Modern Proof Silver Quarters

The 90% Silver $10 Face Value Statehood and America the Beautiful (ATB) Quarters are popular among collectors and investors. These quarters were minted between 1999 and 2021 and are composed of 90% silver, making them valuable not only for their numismatic interest but also for their silver content.

Design and Specifications

• Obverse (front): Features the well-known portrait of George Washington, facing left. The inscriptions 'United States of America,' 'Liberty,' and 'In God We Trust' are present, along with the denomination 'Quarter Dollar.'
• Reverse (back): Each quarter features a unique design representing a state or a national park/monument. The designs vary year by year and state by state.
• Weight: 6.25 grams per quarter
• Silver Content: 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver per quarter
• Fineness: 90% silver (0.900 fineness)

Mint Marks and Varieties

The 90% Silver Statehood and ATB Quarters were struck at multiple U.S. Mints, with mint marks indicating the place of origin. The mint mark is located on the obverse, to the right of Washington's ponytail:

• Philadelphia (no mint mark): The Philadelphia Mint produced a significant number of these quarters, but they are not as common as their Denver counterparts.
• Denver ('D'): The Denver Mint produced the highest number of these quarters, making them more common in the market.
• San Francisco ('S'): San Francisco-minted quarters are less common, contributing to their higher desirability among collectors.

Collectible Varieties

• Statehood Quarters (1999-2008): Each state has its unique design, making these quarters highly collectible.
• America the Beautiful Quarters (2010-2021): These feature designs representing national parks and other national sites, adding to their collectibility.

Common Dates vs. Rare Dates

Most Philadelphia and Denver issues are relatively common and can be found easily in good condition. These common-date quarters are often sold close to their silver melt value.

Rare Dates and Varieties

San Francisco-minted quarters, particularly those from the earlier years of the Statehood series, tend to be rarer and more valuable. For example, the 1999-S Silver Delaware and Pennsylvania quarters are highly sought after due to their lower mintage numbers.

Various Grades and Values

The value of these quarters depends on their condition (grade), rarity, and mint mark. Here is a general estimate of the value based on grades for common-date coins:

• Good (G): $5-7 per quarter
• Fine (F): $6-8 per quarter
• Extremely Fine (XF): $7-9 per quarter
• About Uncirculated (AU): $8-10 per quarter
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU/MS): $10-12 per quarter

Rare mint marks and key dates can command prices well above these ranges, especially for coins in higher grades.

The 90% Silver $10 Face Value Statehood and ATB Quarters are a significant part of modern U.S. coinage history. While common-date coins are often valued close to their silver content, coins from the San Francisco Mint and certain key dates can command higher premiums. Collectors and investors alike are drawn to these quarters for their historical significance and silver content.

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