Washington Quarter (Eagle Reverse)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1997
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Composition: Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure Copper core)
Brief Description
A standard U.S. quarter dollar featuring George Washington on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The Washington Quarter was first released in 1932 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. The 'Eagle' reverse design was used until 1998, after which it was replaced by the 50 State Quarters series.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (Face value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63+) condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges with clean hands.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint, Colorado)
Mintage & Rarity
Common. Approximately 595,740,000 were minted at the Denver facility in 1997.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated (XF/AU). Visible light scratches and minor surface wear commensurate with circulation.
Obverse (Front)
Left-facing portrait of George Washington, based on the 1785 bust by Houdon. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', '1997', and the mint mark 'D'. Designed by John Flanagan.
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', 'QUARTER DOLLAR'. Designed by John Flanagan.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor for this common date. High-grade specimens (MS-67 or higher) or coins with significant mint errors carry premiums.
Similar Coins
Pre-1965 Washington Quarters (made of 90% silver) and 1976 Bicentennial quarters with the drummer boy reverse.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper 'sandwich' line on the edge. Weights should be consistent (5.67g). Extremely common date, so counterfeits are rare and typically involve high-grade error fakes.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major recognized varieties for this date; look for off-center strikes, broadstrikes, or die cracks.
Created At: 2026-04-19T03:56:50.796554