1928-S Quarter MS Values

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Melt: $15.75 (0.1808 oz Silver)

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1928-S Quarter MS Values

Details

1928 is the only year in which both large and small mintmark sizes can be found.

up This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $15.75

Obverse: MacNeil's Liberty stands with one hand holding an olive branch, the other bearing a shield. A ribbon connects the branch to the shield. The world LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date is centered at the bottom. 13 stars appear to the side of Liberty. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date to the left of Liberty.

Reverse: An eagle in full flight, facing right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above the great raptor. Stars flank the left and right peripheries with the words QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

5601

Coin Date:

1928-S

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

2,644,000

Coinage Type:

Standing Liberty quarter

Coinage Years:

1917-1930

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Mint Mark:

S

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

6.25 gr

Weight:

0.2009 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1808 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

24.3 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Herman A. MacNeil

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1928, S

Obverse Designer:

Herman A. MacNeil

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM

Reverse Designer:

Herman A. MacNeil

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