WASHINGTON QUARTER DOLLARS (1932-DATE)
SPECIFICATIONS:
1932-1964
Designer: John Flanagan
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 96.6 grains (6.3 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) below the wreath on the reverse
COPPER-NICKEL/COPPER CLAD PLANCHETS (1965-DATE)
Designer: John Flanagan
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Metal content:
Outer layers - 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Center - 100% Copper
Weight: 88 grains (5.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the wreath on the reverse
1976-S QUARTER DOLLAR - BICENTENNIAL ISSUE -
40% SILVER
Designer: Obverse by John Flanagan; Reverse by Jack L. Ahr
Diameter: 24.3 millimeters
Metal content:
Outer layers - 80% Silver, 20% Copper
Center - 20.9% Silver, 79.1% Copper
Weight: 90 grains (5.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mint mark: "S" (for San Francisco, CA) on the obverse just right of the ribbon
Mint Mark Location Since 1968
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WASHINGTON QUARTER 1932-PRESENT
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FACTS:
In 1932 the Washington Quarter made its debut, replacing the former Standing Liberty Quarter design. The most sought after dates are the 1932-S and 1932-D, due to the lower mintages. The Washington obverse and spread-winged eagle reverse remained unchanged from 1932-1974, with only the mint mark re-located from the reverse to the obverse in 1968, in 1975 the Bicentennial Reverse was used (no coins known to be dated 1975). The only other change made during this same time frame is the change in metal composition from 90% silver to 75% copper clad in 25% nickel starting in 1965. Not until 1992-S, in special proof sets, did the 90% silver Washington Quarter reappear.
In 1977 the original design resumed, and remained unchanged until 1999 when the legislation began the State Quarter Reverse design, and from 1999-Present, each year, five different states have been honored on the reverse of their respective quarter. Further noteworthy, during the 1976 Bicentennial Year a special three coin set which contained the not only the Bicentennial Washington Quarter, but the Eisenhower Dollar, and Roosevelt Dime with a metal composition of 80% silver/ 20% copper outer layer and a 20.0% silver/ 79.1% copper center.
Cherry Picker's List:
1932-D
1932-S
1934-D
1934 Double Die
1936-D
1937-S
1937 Double die reverse
1943-S Double Die
1950-S/D
1950-D/S
1976-D Double die obverse, doubling on the word LIBERTY.
1988 No mint mark under date.
1989 No mint mark under date.
2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter with extra leaf on obverse, and there are several slightly different types.
2005-P Minnesota State Quarter “Extra Tree” variety reverse, there are several different types. Picture
State Quarters Facts
So far, 47 of the 50 States Quarters have been minted and released to the public, but 2008 will not be the end of the State Quarter Program. In 2009 the quarters will commemorate The District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The high book value (not what dealers pay) for all State non-proof Quarters is $0.40 in VF, $0.50 in EF, $0.60 in AU, $0.75 in MS60 and will trade for several dollars in higher grades. It's recommended that all coins be graded before high grade examples realizes the best premiums.
1999
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Connecticut
2000
Massachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia
2001
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Vermont
Kentucky
2002
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
2003
Illinois
Alabama
Maine
Missouri
Arkansas
2004
Michigan
Florida
Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
2005
California
Minnesota
Oregon
Kansas
West Virginia
2006
Nevada
Nebraska
Colorado
North Dakota
South Dakota
2007
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
2008
Oklahoma
New Mexico
A Guide For Our Price Guide
The price guide below is values of the most rare dates and varieties of the Washington Quarter series in a grade of good or G4. Many of the Washingtons found in collections or in circulation are in the lowest grade, but if a coin grades better then it obviously trades for a higher premium.
Any date not listed is common and will have a book value (BV) in the following manner:
1932-1964 90% silver list for $5.00 to $6.00. No 1933 date minted.
1965-1974-S copper/nickel clad list for $0.40 VF (Very Fine) grade, with the exception of the SMS (Special Mint Sets) which start at $5.00 in EF.
1975 No quarters minted with this date.
1776-1976 dual date list for $0.40 in VF grade, and this includes the 40% silver issues.
1977-1998-S list for $0.40 in VF grade, but the 90% silver proofs begin at $3.00 to $4.00 in PF63.
1999-2008 business strike State Quarter issues start at $0.40 in VF grade, and the 90% silver proofs start from $4.00 to $6.00 in PF63. This includes all dates and states.
Many Washington Quarters will Book for a few hundreds of dollars and a few will top the thousands in the highest MS (Mint State) or PF (Proof) grades of MS67, MS68, MS69, MS 70, PF67, PF68, PF69, PF70, they are very difficult to find in these grades. Any quarter that has the potential for these grades should be submitted to a top tier grading company.
To see the top tier grading service that we recommend click here
Washington Quarter Obverse in G4 or good condition.
