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 — 6th of 14 years in the series. In 1921, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1.9 million. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 13.8 million. 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 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 5 years after the celebrated 1916 key date. 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. Mac Neil.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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