Many coin collectors believe that the older a coin is, the more valuable it becomes. However, modern coins can be valuable too, even if they aren’t considered antiques. While you may not have access to vintage or antique coins, there are still several modern quarters that can fetch hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Here are 16 of the most valuable modern quarters worth money, along with some historical context.
1. 2010 Hot Springs Arkansas National Park Quarter
Year: 2010
Series: America the Beautiful National Parks & Monuments – Hot Springs Arkansas
Mint Mark: None (Philadelphia)
Grade: MS 69
Sale Date: November 15, 2012
Sale Price: $999
The 2010 Hot Springs Arkansas NP quarter is part of the “America the Beautiful” series. While the Washington Quarter series itself is considered modern (introduced in 1932), these coins commemorate national parks and are highly collectible.
2. 1981-S Proof Deep Cameo Washington Quarter
Year: 1981
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Grade: PR 70 DCAM
Sale Date: November 29, 2007
Sale Price: $2,530
This 1981 quarter features the classic George Washington portrait. It’s a proof coin with a deep cameo finish, which makes it especially valuable.
3. 1984-P Clad Type 2 Washington Quarter Business Strike
Year: 1984
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Grade: MS 67
Sale Date: February 4, 2016
Sale Price: $1,293
The 1984 Washington quarter is notable for being part of the series minted during the Washington Bicentennial, which commemorated George Washington’s 200th birthday.
4. 1963-D Silver Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 1963
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Denver
Grade: MS 68
Sale Date: August 31, 2022
Sale Price: $24,000
The 1963-D Silver Washington Quarter is a beautiful example of the coin’s history. It features the classic Washington portrait, and its silver content adds to its value.
5. 1999-S Delaware Proof Deep Cameo Washington Quarter
Year: 1999
Series: State Quarters – Delaware
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Grade: PR 70 DCAM
Sale Date: November 29, 2007
Sale Price: $1,323
The 1999 Delaware State Quarter is part of the highly popular 50 State Quarters program, which encouraged Americans to collect all 50 state coins.
6. 1965 Type 2 Clad Washington Quarter Business Strike
Year: 1965
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: None (Coin Shortage)
Grade: GEM BU
Sale Date: January 19, 2005
Sale Price: $12,650
The 1965 Type 2 Washington Quarter is significant due to its change in composition, which marked a transition from silver to clad coins.
7. 1962-D Silver Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 1962
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Denver
Grade: MS 67
Sale Date: April 18, 2012
Sale Price: $18,400
This 1962-D Washington Quarter features a silver content, which makes it a sought-after coin for collectors of silver quarters.
8. 2017-P Effigy Mounds Iowa National Park Quarter
Year: 2017
Series: America the Beautiful National Parks & Monuments – Effigy Mounds Iowa
Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Grade: MS 70
Sale Date: September 14, 2021
Sale Price: $1,806
This 2017 quarter is part of the “America the Beautiful” series, and it celebrates the Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. It’s valuable in high grades, especially when there are no minting errors.
9. 2022-P Maya Angelou Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 2022
Series: American Women – Maya Angelou
Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Grade: MS 67+
Sale Date: February 5, 2023
Sale Price: $2,735
This 2022 quarter features the famous poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, and is part of the American Women Quarters Program that celebrates the achievements of women in American history.
10. 1964-D Silver Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 1964
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Denver
Grade: MS 68
Sale Date: March 31, 2021
Sale Price: $38,400
The 1964-D Silver Washington Quarter is highly collectible because it’s a silver coin and is part of the last year of production for silver quarters before the switch to clad coins.
11. 1976-S Silver Washington Quarter Business Strike
Year: 1976
Series: Bicentennial Quarter
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Grade: MS 69
Sale Date: June 9, 2019
Sale Price: $19,200
The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States. This coin, in particular, is valuable in pristine condition.
12. 1982-P Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 1982
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Grade: MS 68
Sale Date: September 9, 2019
Sale Price: $10,200
The 1982 Washington Quarter is a regular strike that gained attention for its exceptional minting and high-grade condition.
13. 1943 DDO Washington Quarter Business Strike
Year: 1943
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: None (Philadelphia)
Error: Doubled Die Obverse
Grade: MS 67
Sale Date: March 22, 2020
Sale Price: $22,250
This 1943 Washington Quarter features a rare doubled die obverse error, making it an extremely valuable coin for collectors looking for minting anomalies.
14. 1942 Proof Washington Quarter
Year: 1942
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: None (Philadelphia)
Grade: PR 69
Sale Date: December 1, 2020
Sale Price: $16,800
The 1942 Proof Washington Quarter is highly collectible due to its proof finish and excellent grade, making it a rare find for collectors of older quarters.
15. 1932-D Washington Quarter Regular Strike
Year: 1932
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: Denver
Grade: MS 66
Sale Date: April 1, 2008
Sale Price: $143,750
The 1932-D Washington Quarter is one of the earliest coins in the Washington Quarter series and is considered one of the most valuable of its kind.
16. 1971-S Proof Deep Cameo Quarter
Year: 1971
Series: Washington Quarter
Mint Mark: San Francisco
Grade: PR 69 DCAM
Sale Date: November 29, 2007
Sale Price: $7,475
This 1971-S Proof Deep Cameo Quarter is valued for its unique finish and the fact that it was part of the first proof sets issued after the transition to clad coins.