Barber quarter (1892–1916) melt value

Every Barber quarter is 90% silver. Here's what the silver inside is worth at today's live price.

Barber quarter (1892–1916)
Photo: Brandon Grossardt for the coin image. Charles Barber for the coin design., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Common questions

How do I know if my barber quarter is silver?

All Barber quarters (1892–1916) are silver. They show Liberty facing right with a cap and laurel wreath, designed by Mint engraver Charles E. Barber, and a heraldic eagle on the back. Worn common dates usually sell for silver value, but a few dates and mint marks are scarce and worth much more to collectors, so check yours before selling for melt.

Why does a dealer pay less than melt value?

Dealers need room to cover refining, shipping and resale costs, so most pay a percentage of melt value for common-date coins.

What is "junk silver"?

Common-date 90% silver coins that are bought and sold for their silver content rather than their collector value.

Is it legal to melt coins?

US rules prohibit melting one-cent and five-cent coins. That rule does not cover dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollars or bullion coins. Most people sell coins whole to a dealer rather than melting them.