1930 Standing Liberty Quarter
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About This Coin
The 1930 Standing Liberty Quarter is a United States quarter from the Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930 series — the final year of the series. In 1930, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 7.2 million. This ranks 3rd of 14 years by total mintage, 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. The final year of the Standing Liberty Quarter before the Washington Quarter replaced it in 1932. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified 4 known die varieties for this date, including doubled die obverse, retained cud. Across its variants, estimated values range from $20 to $292 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $13K in MS68 grade at Bowers & Merena. 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.
