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The recognizable theme and the set of rare varieties made the Ellis Island quarter 2017 one of the most discussed coins of the America the Beautiful series. It is interesting because specific details of the strike can directly influence its actual value.
2017 Ellis Island Quarter Overview
This coin marks the place that millions passed through when they first came to the United States in the early twentieth century—the Ellis Island immigration center. The reverse shows a family stepping onto a new shore for the first time. The moment when a new life began.
Parameter | Value |
Metal | Cu–Ni clad |
Weight | 5.67 g |
Diameter | 24.26 mm |
Thickness | 1.75 mm |
Edge | Reeded |
Mints | Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco |
Year of issue | 2017 |
The issue stands out for its harmonious design and finely rendered details, despite its relatively large mintage. Other coins in the series are sometimes used to create thematic collections, such as the 2018 Pictured Rocks quarter.
2017 Ellis Island Quarter Value Guide
The price depends heavily on the mint, surface condition, and the presence of hidden die defects. Collectors usually want to know how steady the demand is and if there’s any chance of finding pieces with only light signs of wear.
Condition | Price (at the time of writing) |
XF | $0.30–$0.40 |
AU | $0.50–$0.70 |
MS60 | $1–$2 |
MS63 | $3–$5 |
MS65 | $6–$10 |
Proof (S) | $4–$6 |
Silver Proof (S) | $12–$20 |
For Denver, the market shows slightly different figures: when collectors check the 2017 D Ellis Island quarter value, the range most often mentioned is $6–$12 in MS65, since D-mint examples appear with a slightly wider variation in quality.
If we are talking about coins issued by Philadelphia, interest is noticeably higher in the upper grades. That’s why in catalogs and online discussions you can find the estimated 2017 Ellis Island quarter P.
For rough estimates, many collectors use the Coin ID Scanner app—it scans the obverse and reverse and instantly displays the average market value without having to manually compare sales data.
2017 Ellis Island Quarter Errors & Rare Varieties
The most famous varieties among collectors are:
Strikethrough;
Die Crack;
Die Chip;
Misaligned Die;
Partial Collar.
Interest is also sparked by the fact that coins with serious defects were sometimes found among pieces marked for Denver. That is why sales descriptions may include the 2017 Ellis Island quarter D if the defect is characteristic of the D-mint batch.
More serious cases were also recorded when analyzing Philadelphia batches. You can find separate statistics for the 2017 Ellis Island quarter errors—mostly a series of small die defects that appeared in early releases.
Particular attention was drawn to a small batch with an anomaly in the girl’s clothing—a distorted fold line, which makes the Ellis Island 2017 quarter value for defective pieces in high grades noticeably higher.
“There are dishonest coin dealers who intentionally mislead buyers into thinking that they are being sold coins that have historically appreciated in value through the years. Take note that there has never been any guarantee that any coin will appreciate in value.”
― James Bradshaw, numismatist
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Conclusion
The 2017 quarter Ellis Island is often chosen by those who appreciate coins with a clear history. This issue is common, but certain varieties make it much more interesting than initially expected.
In collections, it is often placed alongside the 2017 George Rogers Clark quarter, simply because both issues provide a good snapshot of the year's mood. And if you come across a specimen with an error, the price can be a pleasant surprise.
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