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Common quantities
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 quarter | $10.43 |
| $1 face / 4 quarters | $41.73 |
| 10 quarters | $104.33 |
| $10 roll / 40 quarters | $417.31 |
| $100 face / 400 quarters | $4,173.06 |
Which quarters qualify
Regular US Washington quarters dated 1932–1964 are 90% silver, aside from issue-specific exceptions a collector should identify. Later circulation quarters are not silver; some later proof and collector issues use different silver specifications.
Mint weight versus circulated bags
The 0.18084-ozt figure is nominal mint content. Wear lowers actual weight, so bulk circulated dimes, quarters, and halves commonly trade at 0.715 troy ounce per $1 face instead of the 0.7234-ozt mint-weight total.
Check collector value first
Key dates, scarce mint marks, proofs, and high-grade coins can be worth more than metal. Do not clean them; identify each coin before accepting a melt-only bid.
Open the full US silver coin catalog.
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a pre-1965 quarter?
A standard mint-weight 90% silver quarter contains about 0.18084 troy ounce of pure silver. Circulated wear can reduce the actual amount slightly.
How many silver quarters make one dollar face value?
Four quarters equal one dollar face value and contain about 0.7234 troy ounce at mint weight. The circulated-bag convention is 0.715 troy ounce per dollar face.
Are all 1964 and earlier quarters silver?
Regular US quarters dated 1964 or earlier are generally 90% silver, but exact identification still matters for rare types, counterfeits, and altered coins.