Washington Quarter (Eagle Reverse)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1965-1998 (Year not discernable due to blur)
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 cents)
Composition: Clad (75% Cooper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)
Brief Description
A standard United States quarter dollar featuring George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The Washington Quarter was first struck in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. The clad composition replaced silver in 1965 due to the Coinage Act of 1965.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high Uncirculated grades.
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place; PVC-free flips or tubes are recommended for long-term storage.
Mint Mark
Likely P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), or S (San Francisco) located on the obverse to the right of Washington's neck.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; billions of these coins were produced for circulation.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Appears Circulated (Highly blurry image prevents precise grading, but shows typical luster and wear of a pocket-change coin).
Obverse (Front)
Profile of George Washington facing left, based on the 1785 bust by Houdon. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date.
Reverse (Back)
An eagle with spread wings perched on a bundle of arrows with two olive branches below. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Date, mint mark, and condition (wear/scratches). Clad quarters are generally only worth face value unless in perfect Uncirculated condition or featuring a rare error.
Similar Coins
1932-1964 Silver Washington Quarters (distinguished by the white silver edge vs. the copper-colored stripe on the edge of clad coins).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for a sandwich-like copper stripe on the edge. Weight should be exactly 5.67g. Counterfeits of common clad quarters are extremely rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
1982 and 1983 dates (higher value due to no mint sets), various 'doubled die' errors, and the 1976 Bicentennial reverse (which is different from this eagle design).
Created At: 2026-06-18T16:15:17.355277