Quarter History & Info

The Quarter was authroized in 1792 but not issued until four years later. This coin is quite popular, especially with metal detector users. Old timers often called it a "two bit" coin. The old cheerleader cheer, that goes..."Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar!..." originated from an old monetary system that held it's reference in the quarter. So when an old timer asks you for two bits, you know he means a quarter.

1796 Draped Bust, small Eagle reverse. Made of Silver.

1804-1807 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse. Made of Silver.

1815-1838 Capped Bust. Made of Silver.

1838-1891 Seated Liberty. Made of Silver.

1892-1916 Barber Quarter. Made of Silver. Also known as Liberty Head Quarter.

1916-1930 Standing Liberty Quarter. Made of Silver.

1932-1964 George Washington Quarter. Made of Silver.

1965-Present George Washington Quarter. Clad coin, copper core sandwiched with two layers of Nickel. Special Issue 1976 in celebration of Bicentenniel. Bicentenniel quarters with "S" mint mark are Silver Clad.

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