A close match narrows the condition range. Inspect your coin comparing to the Grading images and descriptions. Grading condition defines the different stages of preservation and wear into 'Grades.' These grades are used when applying a description to a coin.Ī series of grade categories are listed on value charts, often with substantial differences in premiums for one grade to the next higher. Step 2: | Grading Separates the Common from Collectible Condition Premium 1898 Quarter Value Depends on ConditionĬollectible condition of these vintage quarters begins when small details are visible. If the area above 'Quarter Dollar' at the bottom reverse of the coin is vacant, it confirms Philadelphia coinage. At the time, Philadelphia quarters were produced without a mintmark. In order to verify the mint variety, check the reverse for a mintmark. These coins have been around for a very long time. As part of a long obsolete series and a date from the nineteenth century, it is a popular year among collectors.
Today, a highly worn coin is considered common.īase silver price represents the majority of the value of examples at the low end of the condition scale. 11.1 million quarters were produced in total during 1898. The Philadelphia mint became the leading producer during the early years of the Barber series.
