1983 Quarter Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1983 Quarter Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1983 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.

1983-P Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $11.00 - $184.00

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $15,862.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $3.75 - $16.50

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $620.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $4,500.00

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1983-D Quarter (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $9.00 - $1,410.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1.25 - $34.17

  Uncirculated: $4.25 - $1,350.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $8.00 - $1,050.00

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1983-P Quarter FS-901, Spitting Eagle (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $89.00 - $504.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $33.00 - $470.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $40.00 - $500.00

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1983-S Quarter, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $495.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $212.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $34.00

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1983-S Quarter Treasure Hunt Sept LB 2017, DCAM (Proof)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $25.00

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1983-S Quarter Treasure Hunt June LB 2017, DCAM (Proof)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $13.50 - $72.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1983 Quarter

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1983 Quarters. While these coins are common in circulated grades, they become increasingly valuable in higher mint state conditions. Coins in MS65 and above can command significant premiums, especially if they exhibit strong luster and minimal contact marks.

The strike quality is particularly important for this issue, as well-struck examples with full detail on the high points of the design (such as Washington's hair and the eagle's feathers) are more desirable. Toning can also impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding higher prices among collectors.

While the 1983 Quarter is generally common, there are factors that can increase its value:

1. Full Steps: Quarters with fully defined steps on Monticello's base (on coins from 1932-1998) are highly prized.

2. Die Varieties: Although no major varieties are known for 1983, any discovered doubled die or other die variety could be valuable.

3. Error Coins: Off-center strikes, wrong planchet errors, or other mint errors can significantly increase value.

4. Cameo Contrast: For proof issues (not minted in 1983 for circulation), strong contrast between frosted devices and mirrored fields (known as cameo or deep cameo) can increase value.