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Sources and review: Reviewed by MeltOffer on . Reference price: Gold API XAG/USD. Specification: the official Coinage Act of 1873 sets .900 silver and the quarter at half the 12.5-gram half-dollar; NIST supplies the troy-ounce conversion.
Common quantities
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 quarter | $10.43 |
| $1 face / 4 quarters | $41.73 |
| 10 quarters | $104.33 |
| $10 roll / 40 quarters | $417.33 |
| $100 face / 400 quarters | $4,173.29 |
Which quarters qualify
The U.S. Mint quarter history identifies the Washington design beginning in 1932 and the 1965 change from silver to clad coinage. Regular 1932–1964 Washington quarters are 90% silver; some later proof and collector issues use different silver specifications.
Mint weight versus circulated bags
The 0.18085-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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a pre-1965 quarter?
A standard mint-weight 90% silver quarter contains about 0.18085 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.