1920 (S) Standing Liberty Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1920

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930

Designer

Hermon A. MacNeil

Mintage

6,380,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.25g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$36 - $941

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $40,800
Sold: 25 March 2020
Grade: MS67
Auction house: Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1920 (S) Standing Liberty Quarter was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a quarter in the Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 6,380,000 Standing Liberty quarters in 1920. The obverse features Liberty standing in a gateway between two walls, holding an olive branch and a shield and the reverse displays an eagle in flight. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $36 to $941 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5738.