Washington Quarter

United States · 1994

A standard US Washington quarter featuring the left-facing portrait of George Washington on the obverse and a heraldic bald eagle on the reverse, showing golden-toned cabinet storage patina.

Country: United States
Year: 1994
Denomination: Quarter Dollar ($0.25)

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Overview

A standard US Washington quarter featuring the left-facing portrait of George Washington on the obverse and a heraldic bald eagle on the reverse, showing golden-toned cabinet storage patina.

Historical significance

The Washington quarter was originally introduced in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. By 1994, it was the standard circulating 25-cent coin of the United States just prior to the introduction of the 50 State Quarters program in 1999.

Obverse (front)

Features the left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan. The word 'LIBERTY' arches across the top margin, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is to the left, and the date '1994' is at the bottom, with the mint mark 'D' above the ribbon.

Reverse (back)

Features an American bald eagle with wings spread, perched on a bundle of arrows and surrounded by an olive wreath, designed by John Flanagan. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' at the top, and 'QUARTER DOLLAR' at the bottom.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $2.00 (Face value in circulated condition; up to $5-$15 in high-grade uncirculated Mint State with strong eye appeal)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of full mint luster, attractive toning, and absence of significant scratches or contact marks.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks and pleasant golden toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common; hundreds of millions were produced for circulation across the Philadelphia and Denver mints in 1994.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (5.67g) and dimensions. Modern circulating quarters are rarely counterfeited due to low face value, but look out for altered dates or fake mint marks on rare key dates in the series.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor doubled die obverse (DDO) or reverse varieties, though none command high premiums unless in very high Mint State grades.

Similar coins

State Quarters series (1998-2009), Washington Crossing the Delaware quarters, and modern US commemorative quarters of similar dimensions.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean fingers or cotton gloves to avoid transferring skin oils. Store in a cool, dry environment using inert coin holders like 2x2 flips, mylar holders, or certified slabs. Never clean the coin, as harsh cleaning destroys its numismatic value.