1924-D

The Denver Mint contributed 3,112,000 Standing Liberty Quarters to the 1924 production year, a modest figure compared to Philadelphia's output but typical for branch mint quarter coinage in this period. Denver tended to focus on the denominations most needed for regional commerce, and quarter production was dialed to actual circulation requirements across the Mountain and Plains states. Despite the lower mintage, 1924-D quarters survive in better condition on average than many Type 2 branch mint issues because Denver coinage often circulated less intensively than San Francisco's. Collectors targeting the date frequently find the 1924-D obtainable in mid-grade circulated condition, with mint state examples reasonably available but increasingly scarce as the grade climbs toward gem territory and beyond.

This Type 2 issue carries the standard composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighs 6.25 grams, measures 24.3 mm in diameter, and shows the reeded edge characteristic of the denomination. The "D" mintmark sits above and to the left of the date, distinguishing the Denver issue from its Philadelphia counterpart. Authentication on the 1924-D centers on mintmark integrity and surface originality, with cleaned examples representing the most common market problem. Strike quality on 1924-D quarters is often noticeably better than San Francisco issues of the same year, with sharper central detail on Liberty's head and the eagle's breast feathers. The MacNeil "M" monogram at the shield base remains a useful detail check, as does the crispness of the perimeter star rendering.

PCGS and NGC have graded the 1924-D across the spectrum, and the date represents a manageable acquisition through MS-64. Heritage Auctions has handled numerous Full Head examples, with prices reflecting the relative scarcity of well-struck specimens. Collectors building a complete Denver mintmark run typically find the 1924-D one of the more cooperative dates relative to its mintage, and original Mint State examples with light golden toning attract steady premiums. Browse the broader Standing Liberty Quarter series history.