1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" BU
Worth about £2.16 in BU condition. 2,300,000 were minted, the 3rd lowest of any BU US 25 Cents.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1965 rare?
3rd/ 3
Its BU mintage of 2,300,000 is the 3rd lowest of 3 BU US 25 Cents coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"
Photo: NumistaCirculation£0.25
Mintage 1,819,717,540
1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter"
- Photo: NumistaBUSMS (Special Mint Set)
£2.16
Mintage 2,300,000
1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" BU (this page)
US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" by year
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1967
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1968
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1969
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1970
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1971
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1972
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1973
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1974
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1977
- US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" 1978
About the 1965 US ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" BU
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
Add to your digital collection
Track your coin collection, monitor values, and discover rare finds.