Quarter · 1973
1973 Quarter Value
A 1973 quarter is worth $0.25 to $0.87 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
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About the 1973 quarter
The 1973 quarter is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 5.67 g, 24.26 mm across, from a design by John Flanagan. It was struck at Philadelphia, Denver — 579,901,400 coins in all.
For scale, 1973 mintage was 68% lower than in 1965, when 1,819,717,540 were struck.
Denver made the fewest at 232,977,400, against 346,924,000 from Philadelphia.
Value chart by grade
| Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No mint mark | 346,924,000346.9M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.80 |
| D | 232,977,400233M | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.29 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.87 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 1973 quarter
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Where is the mint mark
It sits on the obverse to the right of Washington's ponytail. No letter means Philadelphia — normal, not rare. What the letter means →
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 1 collector version of the 1973 1973 quarter — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 2,760,339.
| Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof | S | 2,760,3392.8M | $1.80 |
What to do with your 1973 quarter
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 579,901,400 and a best circulated value of $0.87, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded (119 reeds)
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 1973 quarter worth?
A circulated 1973 quarter is worth $0.25 to $0.87 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 1973 quarters were made?
About 579,901,400 in total — Philadelphia 346,924,000, Denver 232,977,400.
Are there rare 1973 quarter varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S quarter from 1973?
An S mint mark on a 1973 quarter means a collector coin from San Francisco — 1 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 2,760,339. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 1973 quarter graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $0.87, from a mintage of 579,901,400 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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