2009 Quarter Coin Value: How Much Is It Worth?
The 2009 quarter belongs to the Washington D.C. and U.S. Territories series, with six different reverse designs struck at up to three mints in several finishes. Guide estimates for the versions covered here range from about $0.74 to $24.00, depending on the specific mint, reverse design, finish and grade.
Not every 2009 quarter falls in that range — worn regular-strike examples typically trade near face value, while silver proofs in top condition sit at the upper end.
Fast Way to Identify Your 2009 Quarter
The quickest way to start figuring out what you have is to upload clear photos of both sides of your coin. Front and back images let us provide a preliminary identification of the mint, reverse design and finish so you can match your quarter to the right version below.
Good lighting and a steady shot help a lot.
2009 Quarter Value
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Which 2009 Quarter Versions Are Worth Money?
- S-mint silver proofs for District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands each carry a USA Coin Book guide estimate of $24.00 at PR65, the highest anchors in this year's set.
- Satin-finish quarters from P and D mints across all six designs are distinct collector versions worth identifying separately — they came only in 2009 Mint Sets and require individual assessment.
- S-mint clad proofs across all six reverses carry a guide estimate of $5.63 at PR65, well above face value.
- P and D regular strikes for U.S. Virgin Islands show a slightly higher MS60 guide anchor of $1.05 compared with $0.74 for the other regular-strike reverses.
- Always confirm mint, reverse design and finish before looking up a price — damage, wear or cleaning does not turn a common coin into a rare version.
Step 1: Identify Your 2009 Quarter Mint Mark and Version
Start on the obverse. Look near the base of Washington's portrait for the mintmark: P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) or S (San Francisco).
Then flip the coin and identify which of the six reverse designs you have — District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands or Northern Mariana Islands.
Regular business strikes from P and D are copper-nickel clad over a copper core, measuring 24.26 mm and weighing about 5.67 g. Satin-finish versions share the same composition but have a distinctive fine-textured surface; these came only in 2009 Mint Sets, not from pocket change.
S-mint coins are proofs. Clad proofs use the same copper-nickel clad composition as business strikes, while silver proofs are 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing about 6.25 g.
To tell them apart, check the edge — a silver proof shows uniform grey metal, while a clad proof shows a copper-colored stripe. Weight on a precise scale also works.
Any statehood or anniversary date on the reverse design is not the coin's issue date. The obverse date, 2009, is the year of minting.
A mintmark or special finish by itself is not an error — those are intentional production versions.
Step 2: Check Your 2009 Quarter Grade
Focus first on Washington's cheek and the hair detail above his ear. These are the highest points on the obverse and show wear earliest.
On the reverse, check the highest relief areas of whichever territorial design you have.
Compare your coin's wear and luster together using the reference comparison image. A coin can look weak in spots due to a soft strike rather than actual circulation wear, so don't jump to conclusions.
On proofs, tilt the coin under a light and look for hairlines, haze or clouding in the mirror fields — those reduce the grade.
Luster matters. A coin with full original mint bloom across both sides grades higher than one that's been cleaned to a bright shine.
If the surface looks unnaturally shiny and you can see fine parallel lines, that's a cleaned coin, not a high-grade one.
Step 3: Check 2009 Quarter Value by Mint and Version
2009 Quarter — P — District of Columbia — regular strike
This is the Philadelphia business strike with the District of Columbia reverse. It's copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm across, and weighs about 5.67 g.
Circulated examples are worth face value.
USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65 for this version. To command those prices the coin needs original luster with no cleaning or damage.
Confirm the P mintmark and District of Columbia reverse before comparing grade.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — District of Columbia — satin finish
The P-mint District of Columbia satin finish came exclusively in 2009 Mint Sets. These have a fine, matte-like texture across both sides that is distinctly different from the shiny luster of a regular business strike.
Do not confuse a dulled or artificially abraded coin with a genuine satin finish. Authentic examples should show uniform texture and no wear.
There is no adopted guide price for this version, so value depends on authenticated identity and condition assessed individually.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — District of Columbia — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike District of Columbia quarter is the same copper-nickel clad composition as the P-mint version. Look for the D mintmark on the obverse near Washington's ponytail.
Worn examples trade at face value. USA Coin Book lists about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65.
Original, undamaged coins with full luster are what reach those higher estimates.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — District of Columbia — satin finish
The D-mint District of Columbia satin finish also came in 2009 Mint Sets. Its surface texture is finely granular — not glossy like a business strike and not mirror-like as a proof.
A worn or artificially dulled surface does not qualify. Proper attribution usually requires comparison to a known satin example.
No guide price is adopted for this version, so value depends on authenticated identity and condition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — District of Columbia — clad proof
San Francisco struck clad proof versions of the District of Columbia quarter for inclusion in standard proof sets. These show mirror-like fields with frosted raised devices.
The composition is copper-nickel clad, matching the business strike's weight of about 5.67 g. USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65.
Keep the clad and silver proof values separate — check the edge for a copper stripe to confirm clad composition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — District of Columbia — silver proof
The silver proof District of Columbia quarter is 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing about 6.25 g — heavier than its clad counterpart. The edge shows uniform grey metal rather than a copper stripe.
USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65. That's the highest guide anchor in the 2009 quarter set at this grade.
Silver proofs came in special Silver Proof Sets; original government packaging helps confirm the coin's identity. Look for deep mirror fields free of haze or hairlines.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — P — Puerto Rico — regular strike
Philadelphia's regular-strike Puerto Rico quarter features a copper-nickel clad composition. It's the same 24.26 mm diameter and approximately 5.67 g weight as other business-strike 2009 quarters.
USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Circulated coins trade near face value.
Identify the P mintmark and Puerto Rico reverse before comparing grade.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — Puerto Rico — satin finish
The P-mint Puerto Rico satin finish was distributed only in 2009 Mint Sets. It has a uniform fine-textured surface across both faces, different from the standard business strike's shine.
An artificially dulled or worn coin is not the same thing. There is no adopted guide price for this version, so it must be evaluated individually based on confirmed identity and condition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Puerto Rico — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike Puerto Rico quarter is copper-nickel clad, standard size and weight. Find the D mintmark on the obverse to distinguish it from the Philadelphia issue.
USA Coin Book lists about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Worn pieces are worth twenty-five cents.
Only uncirculated coins with original surfaces reach the guide numbers.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 66 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 67 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Puerto Rico — satin finish
The D-mint Puerto Rico satin finish shares the same composition as the business strike but was produced with a fine-textured finish for 2009 Mint Sets only.
Authentic satin surfaces are consistent and uniform. A coin that has simply lost its luster through handling or cleaning does not qualify.
No guide price is adopted; value requires individual assessment of confirmed identity and condition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — Puerto Rico — clad proof
This is the clad proof Puerto Rico quarter from San Francisco. It features mirror fields and frosted devices, struck on a copper-nickel clad planchet weighing about 5.67 g.
USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65. Check the edge for a visible copper stripe — that confirms clad rather than silver composition.
Hairline-free fields and strong frosting push the grade higher.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — Puerto Rico — silver proof
The silver proof Puerto Rico quarter weighs about 6.25 g and is 90% silver. Its edge is solid grey.
USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65.
These came in Silver Proof Sets. Confirm composition by edge color and weight rather than guessing from surface appearance alone.
Deep cameo contrast and blemish-free fields are what collectors look for at the top of the grading scale.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
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| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — P — Guam — regular strike
Philadelphia's regular-strike Guam quarter is copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm in diameter and about 5.67 g. Confirm the P mintmark and the Guam reverse design before pricing.
USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Circulated examples are worth face value.
Only coins with full original mint luster reach guide-level estimates.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — Guam — satin finish
The P-mint Guam satin finish came in the 2009 Mint Set. The surface has a consistent fine granular texture that sits between the gloss of a business strike and the mirror of a proof.
Do not confuse a cleaned or environmentally toned coin with a genuine satin finish. No guide price is adopted for this version; value depends on authenticated identity and condition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Guam — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike Guam quarter matches the P-mint version in composition and size — copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm, about 5.67 g. The D mintmark distinguishes it.
USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Circulated coins trade at twenty-five cents.
Original luster is the dividing line between face value and a collector premium.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | — | — | — | |
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Guam — satin finish
The D-mint Guam satin finish was produced for 2009 Mint Sets. It has the same fine-textured surface as other satin issues — uniform and consistent across both faces.
A coin that merely looks dull from wear or environmental damage is not a satin finish. No adopted guide price exists; individual assessment based on confirmed identity and condition is needed.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — Guam — clad proof
San Francisco's clad proof Guam quarter shows mirror fields with frosted devices on a copper-nickel clad planchet. Weight is about 5.67 g; the edge shows a copper stripe.
USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65. To get a clean grade, the mirror fields should be free of haze, hairlines and fingerprints.
Keep this value separate from the silver proof version.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — Guam — silver proof
The silver proof Guam quarter weighs about 6.25 g and is 90% silver. Its edge is uniform grey.
USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65.
These were sold in Silver Proof Sets. Verify composition through weight and edge examination rather than color alone.
Pristine mirror surfaces without haze are what drive the grade up on these coins.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — P — American Samoa — regular strike
Philadelphia's regular-strike American Samoa quarter is copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm in diameter and about 5.67 g. Find the P mintmark on the obverse and match the American Samoa reverse.
USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Worn examples circulate at face value.
Uncirculated coins with original surfaces are the ones that meet guide estimates.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 68 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — American Samoa — satin finish
The P-mint American Samoa satin finish came in 2009 Mint Sets only. The fine-textured surface is uniform and intentional — not something you get from a coin rolling around in a pocket.
No adopted guide price is available for this version. Value depends on confirmed satin-finish attribution and the coin's individual condition.
A worn or artificially altered surface does not count.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — American Samoa — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike American Samoa quarter uses the same copper-nickel clad composition and dimensions as the P-mint version. Confirm the D mintmark.
USA Coin Book lists about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. As with other regular strikes in this series, circulated examples are worth face value while uncirculated coins with strong original luster carry a modest premium.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 68 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — American Samoa — satin finish
The D-mint American Samoa satin finish shares the standard clad composition but has the distinctive fine-textured surface produced for 2009 Mint Sets.
Do not attribute a satin finish based on dullness alone — the texture must be uniform and consistent. No guide price is adopted; value requires individual assessment based on authenticated identity and condition.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — American Samoa — clad proof
San Francisco's clad proof American Samoa quarter has mirror fields and frosted devices on a copper-nickel clad planchet. Weight is about 5.67 g.
USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65. Confirm the clad composition by checking the edge for a copper-colored stripe.
Keep this value separate from the silver proof.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — American Samoa — silver proof
The silver proof American Samoa quarter is 90% silver, weighing about 6.25 g with a uniform grey edge. USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65.
Silver Proof Set packaging is a good confirming detail. Under magnification, look for clean mirror fields and strong device frosting.
Hairlines or haze will knock the grade down.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — P — U.S. Virgin Islands — regular strike
Philadelphia's regular-strike U.S. Virgin Islands quarter is copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm and about 5.67 g. USA Coin Book estimates about $1.05 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65 — the MS60 figure is slightly higher than most other 2009 regular strikes.
Circulated examples still trade near face value. Original mint luster across both sides is what separates a quarter worth keeping from one worth spending.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 68 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — U.S. Virgin Islands — satin finish
The P-mint U.S. Virgin Islands satin finish came exclusively in the 2009 Mint Set. Its surface carries a consistent fine granular texture.
Authentic examples should show this texture uniformly, not in patches. No guide price is adopted, so value depends on authenticated identity and condition assessed individually.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — U.S. Virgin Islands — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike U.S. Virgin Islands quarter shares the copper-nickel clad composition and carries the D mintmark. USA Coin Book estimates about $1.05 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65.
Like the P-mint version, the MS60 anchor is slightly above other 2009 regular-strike reverses. Worn coins still trade at face value.
Confirm the D mintmark and reverse design before looking up a price.
Coin Value Lookup is a good starting point if you want to look up value guides for other quarters in the D.C. and Territories series or any other U.S. coin year. It can help you quickly find the right guide for what you are holding.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 68 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — U.S. Virgin Islands — satin finish
The D-mint U.S. Virgin Islands satin finish was distributed in 2009 Mint Sets. It has the same fine uniform texture as other satin issues.
A cleaned or worn coin is not the same as a satin finish — the texture must be consistent across the entire surface. No adopted guide price exists; individual assessment is needed.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — U.S. Virgin Islands — clad proof
San Francisco's clad proof U.S. Virgin Islands quarter has mirror fields and frosted devices. It is copper-nickel clad, about 5.67 g, with a copper stripe visible on the edge.
USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65. Confirm the clad composition before applying this price — the silver proof carries a very different value.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — U.S. Virgin Islands — silver proof
The silver proof U.S. Virgin Islands quarter is 90% silver, about 6.25 g, with a solid grey edge. USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65.
These came in Silver Proof Sets. Edge and weight are the reliable ways to separate this from the clad proof.
Clean mirror surfaces and strong frosting are what push the grade higher.
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| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — P — Northern Mariana Islands — regular strike
Philadelphia's regular-strike Northern Mariana Islands quarter is copper-nickel clad, 24.26 mm in diameter and about 5.67 g. USA Coin Book estimates about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65.
Circulated examples trade at face value. Confirm the P mintmark and the Northern Mariana Islands reverse before checking the grade chart.
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| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| MS 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — P — Northern Mariana Islands — satin finish
The P-mint Northern Mariana Islands satin finish was made for the 2009 Mint Set. The fine-textured surface is uniform and intentional.
Do not confuse an environmentally toned or lightly cleaned coin with this finish. No guide price is adopted for this version; value depends on authenticated identity and individual condition.
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| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Northern Mariana Islands — regular strike
Denver's regular-strike Northern Mariana Islands quarter matches the P-mint in composition and dimensions. Look for the D mintmark on the obverse.
USA Coin Book lists about $0.74 at MS60 and $2.50 at MS65. Worn pieces are worth twenty-five cents.
Only original uncirculated examples reach the guide estimates.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
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| PO | PO 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| FR | FR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AG | AG 3 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G | G 4 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| G 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VG | VG 8 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VG 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| F | F 12 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| F 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF | VF 20 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| VF 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| VF 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| XF | XF 40 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| XF 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU | AU 50 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| AU 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| AU 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS | MS 60 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| MS 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| MS 68 | Coin Identifier | |||
| MS 69 | — | — | — | |
| MS 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — D — Northern Mariana Islands — satin finish
The D-mint Northern Mariana Islands satin finish was included in 2009 Mint Sets. Like all satin issues, its fine-textured surface must be consistent across the whole coin.
A dulled or artificially textured surface does not qualify. No adopted guide price exists, so value is determined by confirmed identity and condition on an individual basis.
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| SP | SP 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| SP 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| SP 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| SP 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| SP 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| SP 70 | — | — | — |
2009 Quarter — S — Northern Mariana Islands — clad proof
San Francisco's clad proof Northern Mariana Islands quarter features mirror fields and frosted devices on a copper-nickel clad planchet weighing about 5.67 g. A copper stripe is visible on the edge.
USA Coin Book estimates about $5.63 at PR65. Keep the clad and silver proof values separate — they are different coins worth very different amounts.
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| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
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| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter — S — Northern Mariana Islands — silver proof
The silver proof Northern Mariana Islands quarter is 90% silver, weighing about 6.25 g with a uniform grey edge. USA Coin Book estimates about $24.00 at PR65, tying the other silver proofs as the highest guide anchors in this year's set.
These came in Silver Proof Sets. Verify composition through edge inspection and weight.
Collectors want deep mirror fields, strong frosting and no post-production blemishes.
| Range | Grade | Price | Auction Records | Appraisal |
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| PR | PR 1 | — | Coin Identifier | |
| PR 2 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 3 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 4 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 6 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 8 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 10 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 12 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 15 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 20 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 25 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 30 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 35 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 40 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 45 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 50 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 53 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 55 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 58 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 60 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 61 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 62 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 63 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 64 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 65 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 66 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 67 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 68 | — | Coin Identifier | ||
| PR 69 | Coin Identifier | |||
| PR 70 | Coin Identifier |
2009 Quarter Error List
1. 2009 Quarter — District of Columbia — Doubled Die Reverse
A doubled die reverse has been reported on the 2009-D District of Columbia quarter, described as showing doubling in the reverse lettering. To check for this, compare the reverse inscriptions on your coin to a normal 2009-D District of Columbia quarter under magnification.
Genuine doubled-die doubling shows consistent separation or notching in the affected letters. Machine doubling, by contrast, tends to create a flat shelf-like appearance rather than true separation.
Random contact marks and reflections under certain lighting can also mimic doubling.
Condition, the visibility of the doubling and the specific affected area all influence value. No guide price is adopted for this variety.
2. 2009 Quarter — Misaligned Die
Misaligned die errors have been reported on 2009 D.C. and Territories quarters. This happens when one die shifts relative to the planchet during striking, causing the design on one side to be offset from where it should be while the other side remains normally centered.
This is different from an off-center strike, where the entire planchet is misaligned and you get an unstruck crescent. With a misaligned die, the coin is fully struck but one face is shifted.
A tilted photograph or post-mint rim damage can create a similar look, so examine the coin carefully in hand.
Value depends on the degree of misalignment, which side is affected and overall condition. No guide price is adopted for this error.
3. 2009 Quarter — Clipped Planchet
Clipped planchet errors have been reported on 2009 D.C. and Territories quarters. These occur when the blank is punched from strip metal that overlaps a previously punched hole, leaving a missing curved, straight or ragged section.
Look for an area where metal is simply absent from the original edge. On a genuine clip, you will often see weakness in the design directly opposite the missing area — that's a key diagnostic.
The remaining edge near the clip should show natural metal flow, not a sharp cut.
Filed edges, deliberate notches and corrosion damage can look similar but lack the opposite-side weakness and smooth metal flow of a genuine clip. Value depends on the size of the clip, its shape and the coin's overall condition.
No guide price is adopted.
4. 2009 Quarter — Struck-Through Error
Struck-through errors have been reported on 2009 D.C. and Territories quarters. This category covers coins where grease, a thread, a fragment of metal or other debris sat between the die and planchet during striking, leaving a depression or incomplete area in the design.
A grease-filled die produces a smooth, flat area where detail should be. A retained-object strike may leave an impression of the foreign material in the coin's surface.
Either way, the affected area is typically well-defined and does not match the surrounding texture.
Do not confuse normal wear, cleaning scratches or a weak strike with a struck-through error. Wear reduces detail gradually across high points, while a struck-through leaves a localized blank spot.
Value depends on size, visibility and condition. No guide price is adopted.
5. 2009 Quarter — U.S. Virgin Islands — Doubled Die Obverse
Doubled die obverse errors have been documented on the 2009 U.S. Virgin Islands quarter. This means the obverse die received a misaligned impression during its manufacture, and every coin struck from that die carries the same doubling.
To check, compare obverse lettering and design elements on your coin to a normal example under consistent lighting and magnification. Genuine doubling shows consistent separation or notching in the affected areas.
It will be the same on every coin from that die.
Machine doubling produces a flat, shelf-like displacement rather than true separation, and worn die contours can soften letters in ways that mimic doubling. Light reflections also play tricks.
Value depends on the strength of the doubling, its location and the coin's condition. No guide price is adopted.
6. 2009 Quarter — Northern Mariana Islands — Doubled Die
Doubled die varieties have been reported on the 2009 Northern Mariana Islands quarter. As with any doubled die, the doubling originates from the die itself — it is consistent and repeatable across every coin struck from that die.
Compare both obverse and reverse design elements to a normal example under magnification. Look for consistent separation or notching in letters, numbers or design features.
The doubling should appear in the same place and direction across the entire affected area.
Machine doubling and post-mint contact marks can look similar but behave differently. Machine doubling tends to show flat shelf-like displacement.
Reflections under angled light can also mimic separation. Value depends on the visibility and location of the doubling and overall condition.
No guide price is adopted.
7. 2009 Quarter — Northern Mariana Islands — Off-Center Strike
Off-center strikes have been documented on the 2009 Northern Mariana Islands quarter. An off-center coin was not properly seated between the dies when struck, producing a displaced design with an unstruck crescent of blank metal along one edge.
The percentage of off-center displacement matters. Coins where the date is still readable tend to be more desirable to collectors.
Look for the crescent-shaped blank area — it should show the original planchet edge, not a cut or filed surface.
A clipped planchet or a misaligned die can produce vaguely similar appearances. A clip removes metal from the blank before striking, while an off-center strike displaces the entire design.
Post-mint flattening can also confuse things. No guide price is adopted; value depends on the degree of displacement and condition.
8. 2009 Quarter — Northern Mariana Islands — Die Crack / Die Chip
Die cracks and die chips have been documented on the 2009 Northern Mariana Islands quarter. These are raised features on the coin's surface caused by damage to the die itself — cracks appear as thin raised lines, while chips show up as small raised blobs.
A crack that connects to the rim and displaces a piece of the design is called a cud, which is generally more desirable to error collectors. Interior cracks and small chips are more common and typically less dramatic.
Do not confuse these with incuse scratches, corrosion or foreign material stuck to the surface. Die cracks and chips are raised because they correspond to recesses in the damaged die.
If the mark is sunken into the coin, it is not a die crack. No guide price is adopted; value depends on size, location and condition.
9. 2009 Quarter — American Samoa — Off-Center Strike
Off-center strikes have been reported on the 2009 American Samoa quarter. The coin was not properly aligned in the collar when struck, leaving part of the design missing and an unstruck crescent of blank metal visible.
The key diagnostic is that crescent of blank planchet along one edge, with the design elements shifted in the opposite direction. Coins that retain a readable date despite the displacement are generally more collectible.
A clipped planchet removes metal before striking and leaves a different edge profile. A misaligned die shifts one side only.
Post-mint flattening or damage can also create confusing edge irregularities. No guide price is adopted for this error; value depends on the percentage off-center and overall condition.
10. 2009 Quarter — American Samoa — Broadstrike
Broadstrike errors have been reported on the 2009 American Samoa quarter. A broadstrike occurs when the coin is struck outside the retaining collar that normally constrains the planchet, allowing the metal to spread outward beyond the standard 24.26 mm diameter.
The result is a coin that is wider than normal with a distorted or absent rim, but the design is still centered — unlike an off-center strike where the design itself shifts. Check the edge: a broadstruck coin will have a different edge profile than a normal reeded quarter.
A coin flattened after minting can look wider, but it will show damage marks and lack the natural metal flow of a genuine broadstrike. No guide price is adopted; value depends on the degree of spread and the coin's condition.
11. 2009 Quarter — American Samoa — Die Crack / Die Chip
Die cracks and die chips have been reported on the 2009 American Samoa quarter. A die crack shows up as a raised line across the coin's surface, while a die chip appears as a small raised blob — both are caused by physical damage to the die before or during use.
Look carefully at the surface under magnification. These features are raised above the coin's field because they correspond to voids in the die.
If the mark is recessed, it is a scratch or gouge, not a die crack.
Larger cracks that extend from the rim and displace design elements (cuds) tend to draw more collector attention than minor interior cracks. Corrosion and surface contamination can mimic die chips.
No guide price is adopted; value depends on size, location and condition.
12. 2009 Quarter — Lamination / Split Planchet
Lamination errors have been reported on 2009 D.C. and Territories quarters. A lamination occurs when layers within the planchet metal separate, resulting in peeling, flaking or a retained flap on the coin's surface.
To identify this, look for areas where the metal appears to be lifting away from the coin or where a thin layer has already separated, exposing a different-textured surface beneath. Photographing the edge alongside the affected face helps show the depth of the separation.
Do not confuse a lamination with post-mint scraping, corrosion pitting or a deliberately altered surface. A genuine lamination follows the contour of the planchet and shows natural metal grain at the separation point.
No guide price is adopted; value depends on size, visibility and condition.
