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Specifications for All U.S. Quarters

The tables below contain specification data for all United States Quarters from 1800-2021. Use this information how you wish.

Quarter Type Diameter Weight Composition Edge
Draped Bust Quarter (1804-1807) 27.5 mm 6.74 grams 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper Reeded
Capped Bust Quarter (1815-1838) 27 mm (1815-1828), 24.3 mm (1831-1838) 6.74 grams 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper Reeded
Seated Liberty Quarter (1838-1891) 24.3 mm 6.22 grams 90% silver, 10% copper Reeded
Barber Quarter (1892-1916) 24.3 mm 6.25 grams 90% silver, 10% copper Reeded
Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930) 24.3 mm 6.25 grams 90% silver, 10% copper Reeded
Quarter Type Diameter Weight Composition Edge
Washington Quarter (1932-present, excluding special issues) 24.3 mm 6.25 grams (1932-1964), 5.67 grams (1965-present, clad) 90% silver, 10% copper (1932-1964), Cupro-Nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) (1965-present) Reeded
50 State Quarters (1999-2008) 24.3 mm 5.67 grams Cupro-Nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) Reeded
District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters (2009) 24.3 mm 5.67 grams Cupro-Nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) Reeded
America the Beautiful Quarters (2010-2021) 24.3 mm 5.67 grams Cupro-Nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) Reeded