1925 Standing Liberty Quarter
| Weight | 6.25 grams |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 12,280,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $13.17 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Hermon A. MacNeil |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2743 |
12,280,000 quarters left Philadelphia in 1925, the first year of the recessed-date design. The Mint hollowed out the pedestal on which Liberty stands, placing the date numerals within the recessed area where the surrounding raised design elements would protect them from contact wear. The modification solved the worst problem with the Standing Liberty quarter: dates that wore away within a few years of heavy circulation.
Quarters from 1925 onward survive with readable dates at dramatically higher rates than the 1917-1924 issues. Only Philadelphia struck quarters in 1925; no D or S mint issues exist. The coin is the natural type coin for the recessed-date subtype, available in circulated and Mint State grades. PCGS designates this as Type 2b (Stars Below Eagle, Recessed Date), distinguishing it from the earlier Type 2a (Pedestal Date).
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $13–$15 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $13.50–$16 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $15–$17.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $24–$27 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $40–$46 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $67–$77 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $113–$131 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $250–$265 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Standing Liberty Quarters varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Standing Liberty Quarters
- NGC Coin Explorer: Standing Liberty Quarters
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- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)