Washington Quarter (Clad)

United States of America · 1984

A standard circulation United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1984
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Metal: Clad (Outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel; Inner core of pure copper)

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Overview

A standard circulation United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a bald 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 1984 issue belongs to the modern 'clad' era which began in 1965 when silver was removed from circulation coinage.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing portrait of George Washington, based on Jean-Antoine Houdon's 1785 bust. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1984'. Designer: John Flanagan.

Reverse (back)

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

Estimated value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1.00 - $10.00+ in high Uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (Grade) is the primary factor for this common date. Most circulated examples are only worth face value. Exceptional uncirculated specimens (MS67+) can command significant premiums.

Grade assessment

Circulated (Appears to be in 'Very Fine' to 'Extremely Fine' condition based on moderate wear on the hair details and eagle's breast feathers).

Mintage & rarity

Common; Approximately 676,545,000 minted at Philadelphia in 1984.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the copper edge (orange-red stripe) to confirm it is a clad coin. Weight should be exactly 5.67g. Counterfeits of this specific common date are extremely rare, as it is not financially viable to fake.

Notable varieties & errors

No major doubled dies or significant errors are widely recognized for the 1984-P, though minor mint errors like off-center strikes are occasionally found.

Similar coins

1984-D (Denver) or 1984-S (San Francisco Proof), and pre-1965 silver quarters (which contain 90% silver and are much more valuable).

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an PVC-free holder or flip to prevent scratches and 'fingernail' marks.