What is the value of a 1939 U.S. quarter?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the wreath. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2013:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $5

Moderately worn - $8

Slightly worn - $10

Almost no wear - $15

Uncirculated - $15 to $286.00 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn condition - $5

Moderately worn - $8

Slightly worn - $12

Almost no wear - $19.70

Uncirculated - $37.95 to $910.00

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $5

Moderately worn - $8

Slightly worn - $10

Almost no wear - $45.10

Uncirculated - $83.95 to $1560.00