Washington Quarter
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1990
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Cladded Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers over a pure Copper core)
Brief Description
A standard 1990 Washington Quarter featuring the profile of George Washington and a heraldic eagle.
Historical Significance
The Washington Quarter was first struck in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. By 1990, it was the standard circulating quarter-dollar coin in the U.S. before the introduction of the State Quarters program in 1999.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as this destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges only.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
613,792,000 (Common)
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF/XF) based on visible wear on the hair and eagle's breast feathers.
Obverse (Front)
Profile of George Washington facing left, based on the bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', '1990', and 'D' mint mark. Designer: John Flanagan.
Reverse (Back)
An eagle with wings spread standing on a bundle of arrows with two olive branches beneath. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'. Designer: John Flanagan.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade) and eye appeal are the primary value factors for this high-mintage common date coin.
Similar Coins
1990-P Philadelphia mint quarters and the silver-clad proof versions from San Francisco (90-S).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper core visible on the edge. Counterfeits of common 1990 quarters are extremely rare as the cost to produce them exceeds the face value.
Notable Varieties & Errors
There are no major widely recognized varieties for this specific year and mint, though minor die cracks or 'filled D' mint marks can occur.
Created At: 2026-05-03T22:59:24.408337