Washington Silver Quarter 1932-Present US Coin Facts Images

Washington Quarter (1932-Date)

1932-1964-1992-S to Present (Select Proof Sets Only)

Designer: John Flanagan

Diameter: 24.3 millimeters

Metal Content:

Silver - 90%

Copper - 10%

Weight: 96.6 grains (6.3 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) below the wreath on the reverse

Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

COPPER-NICKEL/COPPER CLAD PLANCHETS (1965-DATE)

Designer: John Flanagan

Diameter: 24.3 millimeters

Metal content:

Outer layers - 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Center - 100% Copper

Weight: 88 grains (5.7 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the wreath on the reverse

1976-S QUARTER DOLLAR - BICENTENNIAL ISSUE -

40% SILVER

Designer: Obverse by John Flanagan; Reverse by Jack L. Ahr

Diameter: 24.3 millimeters

Metal content:

Outer layers - 80% Silver, 20% Copper

Center - 20.9% Silver, 79.1% Copper

Weight: 90 grains (5.7 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mint mark: "S" (for San Francisco, CA) on the obverse just right of the ribbon

Washington Quarter Facts:

In 1932 the Washington Quarter made its debut, replacing the former Standing Liberty Quarter design. The most sought after dates are the 1932-S and 1932-D, due to the lower mintages. The Washington obverse and spread-winged eagle reverse remained unchanged from 1932-1974, with only the mint mark re-located from the reverse to the obverse in 1968, in 1975 the Bicentennial Reverse was used (no coins known to be dated 1975). The only other change made during this same time frame is the change in metal composition from 90% silver to 75% copper clad in 25% nickel starting in 1965. Not until 1992-S, in special proof sets, did the 90% silver Washington Quarter reappear.

In 1977 the original design resumed, and remained unchanged until 1999 when the legislation began the State Quarter Reverse design, and from 1999-Present, each year, five different states have been honored on the reverse of their respective quarter. Further noteworthy, during the 1976 Bicentennial Year a special three coin set which contained the not only the Bicentennial Washington Quarter, but the Eisenhower Dollar, and Roosevelt Dime with a metal composition of 80% silver/ 20% copper outer layer and a 20.0% silver/ 79.1% copper center.

1932-D Washington Quarter Identification:

It's the most faked Washington Quarter and should be authenticated by knowledgeable dealers or grading services, but there's certain aspect of identifying authentic 1932-D Washington Quarters. The D mint mark must have a box shape with short serifs and does not look flat, long or wide on any side.

It should look like it's on an Island and circulated examples will look as if the coin has a wavy and deep recess surrouding the mint mark, plus the area around the mint mark will appear uneven and have die polish lines. The die polish lines are most notable on higher grade examples and are not as discernable the lower the grade is.

It should be noted that the images below are for refence only, but are of authentic 1932-D Washington Quarters. Several factors effect the look of the D mint and surrounding area due to lighting, reflections, shadows, and the coin's grade, condition and luster.

1932-S Washington Quarter Identification:

The 1932-S is very similar in appearance as the D mint mark in that it's boxy, raised, and looks to be on an island and surrounded by an uneven surface. One die even had a small and horizontal die crack above the D in Dollar, but most examples don't have this.

If you're in doubt then feel free to ask us a question at our discussion board here CoinHELP! Discussion Board It's free to join and ask as many questions as you like and will most certainly save you time and money when buying and collecting coins.

Cherry Picker's List:

1932-D

1932-S

1934-D

1934 Double Die

1936-D

1937-S

1937 Double die reverse

1943-S Double Die

1950-S/D

1950-D/S

1976-D Double die obverse, doubling on the word LIBERTY.

1988 No mint mark under date.

1989 No mint mark under date.

2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter with extra leaf on obverse, and there are several slightly different types.

2005-P Minnesota State Quarter “Extra Tree” variety reverse, there are several different types. Picture

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State Quarters

1999

Delaware

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

Georgia

Connecticut

2000

Massachusetts

Maryland

South Carolina

New Hampshire

Virginia

2001

New York

North Carolina

Rhode Island

Vermont

Kentucky

2002

Tennessee

Ohio

Louisiana

Indiana

Mississippi

2003

Illinois

Alabama

Maine

Missouri

Arkansas

2004

Michigan

Florida

Texas

Iowa

Wisconsin

2005

California

Minnesota

Oregon

Kansas

West Virginia

2006

Nevada

Nebraska

Colorado

North Dakota

South Dakota

2007

Montana

Washington

Idaho

Wyoming

Utah

2008

Oklahoma

New Mexico

Arizona

Alaska

Hawaii

Mint mark location 1932-1964, no mm from 1965-1967, mm resumed in 1968 on the obverse.

2009 Commonwealth Series

2010 State Park Series

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