Washington Quarter Dollar

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1984

Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)

Composition: Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)

Washington Quarter Dollar

Brief Description

A 1984 United States copper-nickel clad quarter featuring a left-facing bust of George Washington on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse.

Historical Significance

Designed by John Flanagan, the Washington Quarter was first issued in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. The 1984 issue is part of the modern clad era that began in 1965.

Estimated Value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high-grade uncirculated (MS-65); higher for PR (Proof) or SMS (Special Mint Set) equivalents.

Care Instructions

Avoid cleaning the coin as it can damage the surface and reduce value to collectors. Store in a PVC-free plastic holder or a dry environment to prevent corrosion or 'milk spots'.

Mint Mark

P (Philadelphia) or D (Denver); a 'P' is standard for 1984 business strikes from Philadelphia. The mark appears to the right of Washington's ponytail.

Mintage & Rarity

Common. Total mintage for 1984 was over 1.2 billion (676,545,000 for 1984-P and 546,483,064 for 1984-D).

Weight & Diameter

5.67 grams; 24.26 mm

Edge

Reeded (119 reeds)

Apparent Grade

Very Fine/Extremely Fine (VF/XF). The coin shows visible circulation wear, light scratches, and some flattened detail on the highest points of Washington's hair and the eagle's breast feathers.

Obverse (Front)

A bust of George Washington based on the sculptural bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and '1984'. Designer: John Flanagan.

Reverse (Back)

An eagle with wings spread, perched on a bundle of arrows with two olive branches below. Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'QUARTER DOLLAR'. Designer: John Flanagan.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Most 1984 quarters are only worth face value unless they are in exceptional Mint State condition (MS-67 or higher) or feature a major mint error.

Similar Coins

1984 quarters are often confused with other clad years (1965-1998). They are distinct from pre-1965 quarters which were 90% silver.

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Authentic clad quarters show a distinct copper ring along the edge of the coin. Total weight should be approximately 5.67 grams. Counterfeits of common dates like 1984 are very rare.

Notable Varieties & Errors

Look for Doubled Die Obverses (DDO) or Re-punched Mint Marks (RPM), though no major high-value varieties are widely recognized for this specific year.

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