Quarter Series Guides

Explore the major U.S. quarter series from the earliest silver quarters to the modern Washington quarter programs. These guides cover design history, silver composition, key dates, mint marks, varieties, grading details, and collector strategy.

Series Guide

Draped Bust Quarter Guide

Explore the first U.S. quarter design, including the 1796 Small Eagle issue, Heraldic Eagle reverse types, early Mint history, scarce survival, and classic silver coin appeal.

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Capped Bust Quarter Guide

Learn about early 19th-century Capped Bust quarters, including large and small size types, scarce dates, die varieties, and the development of early American silver coinage.

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Seated Liberty Quarter Guide

Study the long-running Seated Liberty quarter series, including major subtypes, Civil War-era issues, branch mint coins, Carson City pieces, and classic silver collecting.

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Barber Quarter Guide

Explore Barber quarters from 1892 to 1916, including turn-of-the-century design, silver composition, branch mint challenges, and famous key dates like the 1901-S.

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Standing Liberty Quarter Guide

Follow the short but beloved Standing Liberty quarter series, including Type 1 and Type 2 designs, clear-date issues, Full Head detail, key dates, and 90% silver collector appeal.

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Washington Quarter Guide

Learn about Washington quarters from 1932 to today, including silver and clad issues, the 1932-D and 1932-S key dates, proof coins, errors, and modern reverse programs.

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Modern Program

State Quarters Guide

Explore the 1999–2008 State Quarters program, including all 50 state designs, P and D mint mark sets, silver proofs, collector folders, and famous varieties.

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Modern Program

America the Beautiful Quarters Guide

Discover the national park and historic site quarter program from 2010 to 2021, including circulation strikes, proof coins, silver proofs, and collector issues.

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Modern Program

American Women Quarters Guide

Learn about the modern American Women Quarters program, honoring important women in U.S. history through changing reverse designs, proof issues, and circulation strikes.

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