25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

Washington Quarter (Silver)

United States · 1945

The obverse features a left-facing bust of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The word "LIBERTY" is above his head, "IN GOD WE TRUST" to his left, and the year "1945" below him.

Country: United States
Year: 1945
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

Historical significance

The Washington Quarter was first minted in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Quarters minted from 1932 to 1964 are composed of 90% silver, making them popular with collectors. The 1945 issue falls within the World War II era, though the composition remained silver. These silver quarters retain intrinsic value due to their metal content, in addition to any numismatic value.

Estimated value

The estimated value for a 1945 Washington silver quarter can range from approximately $5 for a heavily circulated common mint mark to potentially hundreds or more for uncirculated examples or rare varieties/mint marks if found, depending on condition and specific mint mark. Check a current coin pricing guide for more precise values based on grade and mint.

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin, which can cause discoloration over time. Store the coin in a dry, stable environment, preferably in inert holders such as Mylar flips, special coin albums, or certified slabs. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can severely damage its surface and significantly reduce its numismatic value.

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