Bust Quarters

Several different design types of Bust Quarters were struck from 1796 to 1838. The 1796 with its Small Eagle reverse is a one year only type. The same obverse was paired with a Heraldic Eagle for Bust Quarters dated 1804 to 1807. Since the demand was low at this time, the mintages were also very low for the early dates.

Liberty Seated Quarter

The Liberty Seated Quarter was issued from 1838-1891 The front of these coins (also called the Obverse) has the Goddess or Lady Liberty seated. She holds what looks like a small flag in her left hand. Production of the Seated Liberty Quarters occurred at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco and Carson City Mints between 1838 and 1891.

Barber or Liberty Head Quarter

The Barber Quarter also known as the Liberty Head quarter (because it contains the head of lady liberty), was part of the Barber coin seeries that ran from 1892 to 1916.

The Barber Quarter was inspired by classical Greek and Roman models.

Standing Liberty Quarter

The Standing Liberty quarter was struck by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1930. Featuring the goddess of Liberty on one side and an eagle in flight on the other, the coin was designed by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil.

Washington Quarters

The most recent of the United States Quarter has been the George Washington. This coin was first minted in 1932, and has enjoyed a uninterrupted run from then until today. There have been small variations up unto 1999, and just one year of non-minatage in 1975. These coins were 90% silver up until 1964, at which time the US Mint switched to a copper and nickel mixture.