Price Guide for 1917 Quarter Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00 – $3,300.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $11,550.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.50 – $6,751.00Uncirculated: $89.88 – $3,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $325.00Uncirculated: $350.00 – $6,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $20.00 – $1,035.00Uncirculated: $5.50 – $4,320.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.00 – $434.95Uncirculated: $128.00 – $849.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $20.00 – $285.00Uncirculated: $310.00 – $8,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $23.00 – $493.50Uncirculated: $7.90 – $7,475.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $565.55Uncirculated: $187.59 – $2,150.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $15.00 – $425.00Uncirculated: $450.00 – $6,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $54.00 – $489.00Uncirculated: $20.50 – $12,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.50 – $395.00Uncirculated: $175.00 – $1,036.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $35.00 – $350.00Uncirculated: $375.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $127.00 – $5,640.00Uncirculated: $2.75 – $32,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $124.99 – $482.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $14,900.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $225.00 – $410.00Uncirculated: $435.00 – $33,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $11.75 – $489.00Uncirculated: $22.50 – $19,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.00 – $5,500.00Uncirculated: $155.27 – $1,386.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $400.00Uncirculated: $435.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $144.00 – $720.00Uncirculated: $11.00 – $40,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $171.30 – $575.00Uncirculated: $231.80 – $2,730.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $300.00 – $525.00Uncirculated: $575.00 – $50,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $39.00 – $432.00Uncirculated: $8.90 – $5,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.01 – $400.00Uncirculated: $149.00 – $1,480.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $35.00 – $360.00Uncirculated: $385.00 – $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $558.13
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eBayCirculated: $1,234.99 – $1,899.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 – $2,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $940.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $184.00 – $720.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $50,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $179.00 – $650.00Uncirculated: $310.77 – $8,730.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $300.00 – $700.00Uncirculated: $750.00 – $52,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $138.00 – $812.40Uncirculated: $121.00 – $114,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $141.50 – $374.00Uncirculated: $150.00 – $9,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $175.00 – $315.00Uncirculated: $375.00 – $115,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $174.00 – $518.00Uncirculated: $24.00 – $71,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $179.50 – $350.00Uncirculated: $330.00 – $7,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $425.00Uncirculated: $450.00 – $75,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $168.00 – $1,150.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $84,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $174.07 – $561.00Uncirculated: $358.00 – $2,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $250.00 – $475.00Uncirculated: $500.00 – $100,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1917 Quarter
The 1917 Quarter features the Standing Liberty design, which was introduced in 1916 as part of the effort to beautify American coinage. This year is significant as it saw two distinct varieties: Type 1 (bare-breasted Liberty) and Type 2 (Liberty with chain mail), with the change occurring midyear to address public concerns about the original design.
| Weight | 6.25 grams |
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| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S (Denver and San Francisco); No mint mark for Philadelphia |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Standing Liberty, designed by Hermon A. MacNeil |
| Reverse Design | Eagle in flight, designed by Hermon A. MacNeil |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1917 Quarters significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated examples are highly sought after, with premium prices for coins grading MS65 or higher. The presence of full head details on Liberty is crucial for top-grade specimens.
Type 1 varieties (bare-breasted) generally command higher prices than Type 2, especially in higher grades. Strike quality is particularly important for this issue, as many coins were weakly struck.
Mintage: 8,740,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Type 1 and Type 2 varieties
Market Demand: High, due to type set collectors and historical significance
Mintage: 6,224,400
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Type 1 and Type 2 varieties
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for high-grade examples
Mintage: 5,552,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Very Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Type 1 and Type 2 varieties
Market Demand: High, particularly for well-preserved specimens
Date visibility is a critical factor for 1917 Quarters, as many specimens have weak dates due to die wear. Coins with strong, full dates often command a premium.
Original luster and attractive toning can significantly enhance value, especially for uncirculated coins. The Type 1/Type 2 transition makes this year particularly interesting to collectors, with some seeking matched sets of both types from each mint.
Lastly, any major mint errors or die varieties could substantially increase a coin’s value, though these are relatively uncommon for this issue.
