{"title":"Quarter and Twenty Cents","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe United States has been minting quarters since 1796, making them one of the oldest types of American coins still in circulation. Quarters feature the iconic image of George Washington on the front and a variety of different designs on the back, each showcasing a different state or national park. The earliest quarters were made of silver, but over time, the composition and design of the coin has evolved to include different metals and designs. Today, quarters are highly popular among collectors due to their historical significance and the unique designs on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1932-washington-quarter-a-lustrous-start-to-a-lasting-legacy-ngc-ms62-292730","title":"1932 Washington Quarter: A Lustrous Start to a Lasting Legacy, NGC MS62 (292730)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1932 Washington Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just a coin; it's a cornerstone of American numismatics, marking the first year of what would become one of the most enduring series in U.S. coinage. This particular example, graded \u003cstrong\u003eMS62 by NGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, shines with a story as vibrant as its gleaming surfaces. A subtle touch of toning edges the coin like a golden sunset, giving it a distinct aura that enhances the crisp white shimmer of its untoned fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in the shadow of the Great Depression, this quarter carries the weight of history in every detail. The portrait of George Washington, crafted by sculptor John Flanagan, was introduced as part of the bicentennial celebration of Washington’s birth. It’s a design that’s become as iconic as the man himself, and this 1932 issue stands at the beginning of that long legacy. The luster on this \u003cstrong\u003eMS62\u003c\/strong\u003e quarter brings those details to life, with Washington’s profile gleaming against the coin’s satiny surfaces, almost as if caught in a moment of radiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToning, often seen as nature’s finishing touch, gives this coin a unique presence. The soft halo of color around the edges enhances its character, creating a frame that draws your eye to the central design. And though the coin may carry the technical grade of \u003cstrong\u003eMS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, the combination of its shimmering white brilliance and light toning gives it a visual impact far beyond its grade. It’s the kind of coin that sparkles with charm—whether it’s the shimmer of history or the gleam of untouched silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first in the Washington quarter series, this 1932 coin is a piece of numismatic history that every collector recognizes. The \u003cstrong\u003eMS62\u003c\/strong\u003e grade ensures that while it has a few light marks from its journey through time, the overall appeal—luster, eye appeal, and design integrity—remains very much intact. The year 1932 was a turning point for America, and this quarter symbolizes the hope, endurance, and renewal of a country in recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this \u003cstrong\u003e1932 Washington Quarter in MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e represents both a beginning and a legacy—a shining example of how history and beauty can merge in a single piece of silver. With its light toning, strong luster, and undeniable presence, it’s a quarter that holds its own in any collection, a piece of the past that gleams with the promise of a bright future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44575411994756,"sku":"292730","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/Image20241018145449.jpg?v=1768509920"},{"product_id":"1967-p-25c-sms-special-strike-ncg-ms67-ao","title":"1967-P 25C SMS (Special Strike) NCG MS67 (AO)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe 1967 Washington Quarter, including the Special Mint Set (SMS) strike, has a \u003c\/span\u003e consisting of outer layers of a copper-nickel alloy bonded to a pure copper inner core. It contains no silver.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"C5c3Je_f,C5c3Je_g,C5c3Je_h\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackground:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn 1965, 1966, and 1967, the U.S. Mint did not make regular proof sets or uncirculated mint sets. This was during a coin shortage, and the Mint wanted to discourage coin hoarding. Instead, they issued Special Mint Sets (SMS) each of those three years.  Special Mint Set (SMS) is a set of coins made with a better finish than normal circulation coins, but not as highly polished as proof coins. \u003c\/span\u003eThe specific composition is:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOuter layers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e 75% copper and 25% nickel (cupro-nickel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInner core:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e Pure copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOverall composition (by weight):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e Approximately 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 5.67 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"C5c3Je_1b,C5c3Je_1c,C5c3Je_1d\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e (AO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51339096227972,"sku":"344837","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/IMG_4503.jpg?v=1768509999"},{"product_id":"1856-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg10-mpd-fs-301","title":"1856 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG10 MPD FS-301","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter is a 90% silver United States coin.  90% silver United States coin whose value ranges dramatically  depending heavily on its mint mark, physical condition, and specific design varieties. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the 1856 issue marked the return to a simpler design, completely removing the \"arrows at date\" configuration utilized from 1853 to 1855.\u003cbr\u003e•  Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003cbr\u003e•  Weight: 6.22 grams\u003cbr\u003e•  Diameter: 24.3 mm\u003cbr\u003e•  Mint Mark Location: Found on the reverse side, centered below the eagle's claws.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920274817156,"sku":"358068 (JO)","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/307D.jpg?v=1780585148"},{"product_id":"1856-o-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg08","title":"1856-O Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG08","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1856-O Seated Liberty Quarter is a 90% silver 25-cent piece struck at the New Orleans Mint with a total mintage of 968,000 coins. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this mid-nineteenth-century issue is highly collectible for its historical significance and regional \"O\" mintmark, which is located on the reverse side beneath the eagle.  In 1856, the United States Mint removed the prominent arrowheads that sat on either side of the date from 1853 to 1855. The arrowheads originally signified a temporary reduction in coin weight, but by 1856, the design returned to the standard weight variation without arrows. Collectors appreciate the 1856-O for its generally sharp strike quality compared to other New Orleans issues of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920279732356,"sku":"358072 (JO)","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/305C.jpg?v=1780585803"},{"product_id":"1847-o-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-f12","title":"1847-O Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS CAC F12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1847 CAC Certified Seated Liberty Quarter is a classic silver coin designed by Christian Gobrecht. Minted out of 90% silver and 10% copper, it weighs 6.68 grams and features a reded edge. \u003cbr\u003eThe coin was struck at two different facilities, each carrying vastly different rarity profiles and price ranges.  The 1847-O Liberty Seated Silver Quarter Because of its significantly lower mintage, certified mid-tier New Orleans variations command a steep premium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920284745860,"sku":"358070 (JO)","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/306C.jpg?v=1780586239"},{"product_id":"1843-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vf30","title":"1843 Seated Liberty Quarter CAC PCGS VF30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1843 Seated Liberty Quarter is a classic 19th-century American silver coin designed by Christian Gobrecht. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, it features Lady Liberty seated on a rock on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin is CAC certified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920286679172,"sku":"358073 (JO)","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/304C.jpg?v=1780586561"},{"product_id":"1842-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-g06","title":"1842 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS G06","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1842 Seated Liberty Quarter is a highly collectible 90% silver coin designed by Christian Gobrecht, notable for its historic value and striking variety differences. The coin's overall worth depends dramatically on which of the three main varieties you have and its structural condition.  The 1842 Philadelphia Mint (No Mint Mark): Features a Large Date layout. With a low mintage of 88,000, it is considered moderately scarce across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920287301764,"sku":"358074 (JO)","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/303C.jpg?v=1780586824"},{"product_id":"1853-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-xf40-arrows-and-rays","title":"1853 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS XF40 Arrows and Rays","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter is a unique, one-year-only design notable for the arrows at the date and rays around the eagle on the reverse.  It is one of the most historically significant and visually unique coins in United States numismatics. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this coin marked a major transition period for American silver currency. Because soaring silver prices caused people to melt down old coins for profit, the US Mint reduced the weight of the quarter from 6.68 grams to 6.22 grams in 1853. To easily show the public this change, arrows were placed next to the date, and rays were added behind the eagle on the reverse side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920311976068,"sku":"358076 (JO)","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/302C.jpg?v=1780587596"},{"product_id":"1839-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg10-no-drapery","title":"1839 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG10 No Drapery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1839 Seated Liberty Quarter \"No Drapery\" is a highly sought-after, early U.S. silver coin variety characterized by the lack of a cloth fold beneath Lady Liberty's left elbow. Minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a total mintage of 491,146, this variant represents the second year of the Seated Liberty design. Because the \"No Drapery\" design was short-lived and phased out in early 1840, it is scarce in all grades and exceptionally rare in Mint State conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920334061700,"sku":"358077 (JO)","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/301C.jpg?v=1780588181"},{"product_id":"1848-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-g06","title":"1848 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS G06","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1848 Seated Liberty Quarter is a highly collectible, low-mintage silver coin produced at the Philadelphia Mint. It is considered a scarce \"semi-key\" date within the series, particularly sought after by numismatists in higher grades.\u003cbr\u003eKey Specifications\u003cbr\u003e• Mintage: Only 146,000 coins were produced.\u003cbr\u003e• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920346546308,"sku":"358078 (JO)","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/300C.jpg?v=1780588672"},{"product_id":"1868-s-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-f12","title":"1868-S Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS F12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1868-S Seated Liberty Quarter is a highly prized, scarce 19th-century coin struck at the San Francisco Mint with a low original mintage of just 96,000 pieces. While it can be found relatively affordably in low, heavily-circulated grades, it is considered a very tough date. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920362438788,"sku":"358081 (JO)","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/299C.jpg?v=1780588956"},{"product_id":"1838-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vf20-no-drapery","title":"1838 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VF20 No Drapery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1838 Seated Liberty Quarter with the \"No Drapery\" design marks the historic first year of issue for the Seated Liberty quarter series. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this specific variety is a highly sought-after type coin because it was only produced briefly from 1838 until early 1840 before the design was permanently altered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920369942660,"sku":"358082 (JO)","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/298C.jpg?v=1780589237"},{"product_id":"1850-o-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg08","title":"1850-O Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG08","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1850-O Seated Liberty Quarter is a highly collectible, early American silver coin struck at the New Orleans Mint. Featuring the \"No Motto\" design (omitting \"In God We Trust\"), it represents a key piece of 19th-century numismatic history.  \u003cbr\u003eCoin Specifications \u0026amp; History\u003cbr\u003e• Mintage: 412,000 coins were originally struck.\u003cbr\u003e• Survival Rate: While the initial mintage was substantial, many survivors are scarce due to heavy circulation and widespread melting for bullion value in the 1850s.\u003cbr\u003e• Composition: 90% Silver and 10% Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920379576452,"sku":"358083 (JO)","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/297C.jpg?v=1780589513"},{"product_id":"1862-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg10","title":"1862 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1862 Seated Liberty Quarter is a 90% silver Civil War-era coin highly prized by collectors for its historical context and scarce survival rates. Minted during a period when precious metal coins were heavily hoarded by the public, finding high-quality or uncirculated specimens today is difficult, making them an excellent numismatic value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920388653188,"sku":"358084 (JO)","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/296C.jpg?v=1780589773"},{"product_id":"1845-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg08","title":"1845 Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VG08","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1845 Seated Liberty Quarter is a 90% silver United States coin minted exclusively in Philadelphia with a relatively low business strike mintage of 922,000.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920392192132,"sku":"358086 (JO)","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/309C.jpg?v=1780589977"},{"product_id":"1864-seated-liberty-quarter-pcgs-vg10","title":"1864 Seated Liberty Quarter CAC PCGS VG10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1862 CAC Certified Seated Liberty Quarter is a 90% silver Civil War-era coin highly prized by collectors for its historical context and scarce survival rates. Minted during a period when precious metal coins were heavily hoarded by the public, finding high-quality or uncirculated specimens today is difficult, making them an excellent numismatic value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mallard Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920395436164,"sku":"358087 (JO)","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/files\/310C.jpg?v=1780590175"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6906\/0484\/collections\/quarters-removebg-preview.png?v=1671307569","url":"https:\/\/mallardcollectibles.com\/collections\/quarter-and-twenty-cents.oembed?page=2","provider":"Mallard Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}