Ida B. Wells Quarter Value
2025 · 25¢ · 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Value by Grade
| Grade | Est. Value |
|---|---|
| Poor (P-1) | $0.25 |
| Good (G-4) | $0.25 |
| Fine (F-12) | $0.30 |
| Uncirculated (MS-63) | $1.50 |
| Gem (MS-65) | $4.50 |
| Perfect (MS-70) | $22.50 |
Key Dates & Rare Varieties
| Date/Variety | Why It's Special | Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-S | Silver proof version | $8–$15 |
| 2025-P | Philadelphia issue | $0.50–$3 |
| 2025-D | Denver issue | $0.50–$3 |
Coin Specifications
- Designer
- Chris Costello
- Years
- 2025
- Denomination
- 25¢
- Composition
- 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
- Diameter
- 24.3 mm
- Weight
- 5.67 g
Quick Value
Where to Buy/Sell
Ida B. Wells Quarter: History & Background
The Ida B. Wells Quarter honors the pioneering journalist, suffragist, and anti-lynching crusader who used investigative journalism to expose the horrific realities of racial violence in the post-Reconstruction South. Born enslaved in 1862, Wells became a co-owner of the Memphis Free Speech newspaper and later helped found the NAACP. The reverse depicts Wells with a pen and a newspaper, symbolizing her conviction that the truth could change the world.
How to Grade a Ida B. Wells Quarter
Accurate grading is the single most important factor in determining a coin's value. A difference of just a few grade points can mean 10× or more in value. Examine the highest points of the design first — these are where wear appears earliest. For the finest grades, luster, strike quality, and surface preservation all matter. Professional grading by PCGS or NGC adds certainty and typically increases resale value. Read our complete grading guide →