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Washington Quarter (Clad Series) — obverse
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Washington Quarter (Clad Series) — reverse
Reverse
0.25 USD

Washington Quarter (Clad Series)

United States · 1965

A 1965 United States quarter showing George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.

Country
United States
Year
1965
Denomination
0.25 USD
Metal
Clad (75% copper, 25% nickel outer layers over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A 1965 United States quarter showing George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.

Historical significance

1965 marked the first year the U.S. Mint transitioned from 90% silver coinage to copper-nickel clad composition due to silver shortages and the rising price of silver bullion.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'LIBERTY' above, 'IN GOOD WE TRUST' to the left, and '1965' below. Designed by John Flanagan.

Reverse (back)

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

Estimated value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$30 in high uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Most 1965 quarters are only worth face value. Value increases only for high-grade uncirculated examples or rare error coins.

Grade assessment

Fine/Very Fine (VF); Shows significant wear on Washington's hair and the eagle's breast feathers, but all legends are legible.

Mintage & rarity

Common; Approximately 1,819,717,540 pieces minted.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the edge for the copper core stripe. Weigh the coin (should be ~5.67g). Be wary of 'silver-plated' 1965 quarters sold as rarities.

Notable varieties & errors

A very rare transitional error exists where 1965 quarters were accidentally struck on 90% silver blanks left over from 1964.

Similar coins

1964 Washington Quarter (90% silver). Distinguishable by the 1964 date and the absence of a copper-colored 'sandwich' stripe on the edge.

Care & preservation

Do not clean with abrasives or chemicals. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent 'toning' or PVC damage from soft plastic holders.