1921 Standing Liberty Quarter
Base
About This Coin
The 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter is a United States quarter from the Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930 series. In 1921, the Philadelphia Mint struck 1,916,000 Standing Liberty quarters. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $197 to $2.4K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $7.2K in MS66 grade at David Akers. Designed by Hermon A. MacNeil.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, 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.
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