Washington Quarter (Eagle Reverse)

United States of America · 1997

A standard U.S. quarter dollar featuring George Washington on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1997
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Metal: Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure Copper core)

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$0.25 (Face value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63+) condition.

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.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated (XF/AU). Visible light scratches and minor surface wear commensurate with circulation.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Approximately 595,740,000 were minted at the Denver facility in 1997.

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.