Washington Quarter (Eagle Reverse)

United States of America · 1965-1998 (Year not discernable due to blur)

A standard United States quarter dollar featuring George Washington on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1965-1998 (Year not discernable due to blur)
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 cents)
Metal: Clad (75% Cooper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)

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Overview

A standard United States quarter dollar featuring George Washington on the obverse and an 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 clad composition replaced silver in 1965 due to the Coinage Act of 1965.

Obverse (front)

Profile of George Washington facing left, based on the 1785 bust by Houdon. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date.

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', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$0.25 in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high Uncirculated grades.

What drives this coin's value

Date, mint mark, and condition (wear/scratches). Clad quarters are generally only worth face value unless in perfect Uncirculated condition or featuring a rare error.

Grade assessment

Appears Circulated (Highly blurry image prevents precise grading, but shows typical luster and wear of a pocket-change coin).

Mintage & rarity

Common; billions of these coins were produced for circulation.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for a sandwich-like copper stripe on the edge. Weight should be exactly 5.67g. Counterfeits of common clad quarters are extremely rare.

Notable varieties & errors

1982 and 1983 dates (higher value due to no mint sets), various 'doubled die' errors, and the 1976 Bicentennial reverse (which is different from this eagle design).

Similar coins

1932-1964 Silver Washington Quarters (distinguished by the white silver edge vs. the copper-colored stripe on the edge of clad coins).

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place; PVC-free flips or tubes are recommended for long-term storage.