Price Guide for 2003 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 PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $470.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $346.45
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $475.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $192.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $595.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $450.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $29.00 – $173.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $99.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $3,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $17.00 – $1,997.50
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eBayCirculated: $22.46Uncirculated: $0.99 – $42.55
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $2,300.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $21.00 – $35.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $4,313.00
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eBayCirculated: $6.50 – $30.00Uncirculated: $0.74 – $66.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $3,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $646.25
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eBayCirculated: $32.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $38.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $675.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $18.00 – $230.00
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eBayCirculated: $25.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $213.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $170.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00Uncirculated: $15.00 – $1,175.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.38 – $40.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $525.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13.00 – $282.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.50Uncirculated: $0.99 – $225.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $215.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $19.00 – $399.50
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $150.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $125.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $604.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $49.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $35.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $1,006.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.30 – $129.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $42.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5.00 – $2,185.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $36.91
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $30.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $39.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $30.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $44.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $30.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $604.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $49.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $28.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $529.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.99Uncirculated: $1.04 – $178.27
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $42.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $604.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $129.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $55.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $604.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $70.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $45.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $719.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.99Uncirculated: $1.92 – $103.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $46.00
Design and Specifications of the 2003 Quarter
The 2003 Quarter was part of the 50 State Quarters Program, which began in 1999 and ran through 2008. This innovative program featured rotating reverse designs honoring each of the 50 states in the order they joined the Union. The 2003 quarters celebrated Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri, and Arkansas.
This series was immensely popular, sparking widespread interest in coin collecting and serving as an educational tool about U.S. history and geography.
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
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| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D, S |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad) |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan |
| Reverse Design | Five different State Quarter designs, designed by various artists |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 2003 Quarters significantly impacts their value, especially for uncirculated coins. Circulation strikes in MS65 to MS67 grades are relatively common and affordable. However, coins in MS68 and above become scarce and valuable.
For proof coins, grades of PR69 are common, but PR70 (perfect) specimens command significant premiums. Collectors particularly value coins with deep cameo contrast between the frosted design elements and mirrored fields.
Mintage: 688,200,000 (combined P and D)
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS67, scarce in MS68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for perfect uncirculated specimens
Mintage: 688,200,000 (combined P and D)
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS67, scarce in MS68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for perfect uncirculated specimens
Mintage: 3,007,304
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for perfect PR70 specimens
Strike quality is crucial for 2003 Quarters, especially for the intricate State Quarter reverse designs. Coins with full, sharp details are more desirable. Luster is another important factor, with coins displaying bright, cartwheel luster being more valuable.
While not typically toned, some collectors may pay a premium for attractively toned specimens, particularly for proof issues. Error coins, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can also command higher prices, though they are relatively uncommon for this year.
