Price Guide for 1969 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: $37.00 – $91.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $3,819.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.25 – $2,599.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $2,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $3,290.00
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eBayCirculated: $350.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $3,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10.00 – $10,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $504.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $275.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $15.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $25.00 – $144.00
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eBayUncirculated: $44.56 – $237.49
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $27.00Uncirculated: $30.00 – $225.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $1,410.00
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eBayUncirculated: $10.50 – $899.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10.00 – $550.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2,640.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $20.00Uncirculated: $25.00 – $175.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $127.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.25 – $75.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $36.00
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eBayUncirculated: $20.50 – $194.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $15.00 – $400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $299.00 – $312.00
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eBayUncirculated: $239.99 – $316.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $20.00 – $475.00
Design and Specifications of the 1969 Quarter
The 1969 Quarter continued the Washington Quarter design, which had been in use since 1932. This year marked the final year of 90% silver quarters in circulation, as the Coinage Act of 1965 had mandated a switch to copper-nickel clad composition for quarters starting in 1965. The 1969 quarter represents a transitional period in American coinage, as the public was still adjusting to the new clad coins.
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
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| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 75% copper, 25% nickel clad over copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan |
| Reverse Design | Eagle with outstretched wings, designed by John Flanagan |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1969 quarters significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated examples in grades MS65 and above command premium prices due to their scarcity. Coins with full bell lines (FBL) on the reverse are particularly desirable and valuable.
Luster quality is crucial, with coins exhibiting strong cartwheel luster being more valuable. Toning can also affect value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding higher prices among collectors.
Mintage: 176,212,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Uncommon in grades MS66 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples
Mintage: 114,372,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Uncommon in grades MS66 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples
Strike quality is an important factor for 1969 quarters. Well-struck coins with sharp details, especially on the hair and eagle feathers, are more valuable. The absence of contact marks or bag marks also increases desirability.
While not particularly rare, high-grade examples of 1969 quarters are becoming increasingly scarce as many have been lost to circulation or melting over the years. This scarcity in high grades has led to a growing interest among collectors seeking to complete date and mint mark sets in top conditions.
