1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" – reverse

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1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"

1965United StatesKM#164a

Worth about £0.25 in circulated condition. 1,819,717,540 were minted, the 17th lowest of any circulation US 25 Cents.

Denomination

¼ Dollar

Estimated Value

£0.25

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

1,819,717,540

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel clad copper

Weight:5.67g

Shape:Round

Diameter:24.26mm

Thickness:1.75mm

Currency:Dollar (1785-date)

Mint:United States Mint of Denver

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel clad copper

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:5 Mar 2026

Is the US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1965 rare?

17th/ 17

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Its circulation mintage of 1,819,717,540 is the 17th lowest of 17 circulation US 25 Cents coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"

Photo: Numista
Circulation
£0.25
Mintage 1,819,717,540
1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (this page)
Photo: Numista
BUSMS (Special Mint Set)
£2.16
Mintage 2,300,000
1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" BU

US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" by year

US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1966 →

About the 1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"

The 1965 Washington Quarter, a ¼ dollar coin minted in Denver, holds a significant place in American numismatic history due to its role in the transition to clad coinage during a period of silver shortages. Featuring a portrait of George Washington designed by John Flanagan on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, this coin reflects the enduring legacy of America's first president. The copper-nickel clad composition introduced in 1965 marked a pivotal shift in coin production, influencing future minting practices and providing a tangible connection to the economic changes of the 1960s. Collectors value it not only for its design but also for its representation of a critical moment in U.S. monetary history.

How this was written

Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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