What is the value of an 1896 quarter?

Answer 1

You'll need to look on the back of the coin under the eagle's tail to see if there is a small letter. That's the mint mark and tells where the coin was made. Prices as of 08/2008:

No letter (Phila.) : $5 if worn, $20 with moderate wear, $40 with slight wear

O (New Orleans) : $20 / $100 / $275

S (San Francisco) : $900 / $1800 / $2700

If your coin has an O or S you should have it checked by an expert to make sure it's genuine.

Please see the link below for a more detailed range of prices by condition and mint mark.