Price Guide for 1971 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1971 Quarter variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1971-D Quarter (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $104.00 - $420.00
    Uncirculated: $3.00 - $4,560.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $5.01 - $8.50
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $375.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $1.00 - $5,500.00

1971 Quarter (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $12.00 - $3,840.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3.00 - $4,000.00

1971-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $24.00 - $7,475.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $42.00 - $3,175.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $2,550.00

1971-D Quarter DDR FS-801 (027.8) (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $840.00 - $1,093.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $300.00 - $1,280.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $65.00 - $375.00

1971-S Quarter (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $75.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.09 - $4,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $18.00

1971 Quarter DDR FS-801 (027.7) (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,380.00
    Uncirculated: $8,812.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $25.00 - $1,550.00
    Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $8,800.00

1971-S Quarter, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 - $242.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2.25 - $102.84
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 - $42.00

Design and Specifications of the 1971 Quarter

The 1971 quarter marked a significant transition in U.S. coinage. It was the first year of the copper-nickel clad composition for quarters, following the Coinage Act of 1965 which removed silver from circulating coinage. This change was implemented due to rising silver prices and coin shortages in the 1960s.

The design remained consistent with the Washington Quarter first introduced in 1932, featuring George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. 1971 also saw the reintroduction of mint marks on circulating coins, which had been temporarily removed from 1965 to 1967 to discourage hoarding.

Weight 5.67 grams
Diameter 24.3 mm
Mint Marks P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel clad over copper core
Obverse Design Portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan
Reverse Design Eagle with outstretched wings, designed by John Flanagan

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1971 quarters significantly impacts their value, particularly for circulation strikes. While common in lower grades, high-grade examples (MS65 and above) can command premiums. The copper-nickel clad composition tends to show wear more readily than silver coins, making truly pristine examples more desirable.

For circulation strikes, coins with full strike details, especially on the eagle's breast feathers, and lustrous surfaces free from marks or abrasions are highly sought after. Proof coins are valued for their mirror-like fields and frosted devices, with cameo and deep cameo contrasts being particularly desirable.

Philadelphia, P

Mintage: 220,750,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest for complete date sets

Denver, D

Mintage: 258,634,428

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest for complete date sets

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 3,220,733

Rarity Scale: Common for proofs

Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, popular among proof set collectors

Toning can add value to 1971 quarters, especially for proof issues. Natural, attractive toning patterns can significantly enhance a coin's appeal and value. For circulation strikes, exceptional luster and strike quality can make a coin stand out.

While major errors are rare for 1971 quarters, any significant mint errors such as off-center strikes, double dies, or wrong planchets could greatly increase a coin's value. Additionally, unopened mint sets or proof sets from 1971 may carry a premium over individual coins due to their original, untouched nature.

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