The 1916 quarter dollar is a Barber Quarter, designed by U.S. Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber.

Composition and Physical Characteristics

Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Silver Content (ASW): 0.18084 troy ounces

Mint Mark: None (Philadelphia Mint)


As of early March 2026, a 1904 Philadelphia Barber quarter has a silver melt value of approximately $15.00 to $17.00


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