Silver Washington Quarters Value

Your silver Washington quarters value has a base price of $5.14 . With the value of silver in the $30.60 per ounce range, updated 11/18/2024 .

A step by step method is presented to judge collector quality and identify the silver Washington quarters worth more.

Washington quarters of the early years are 90% silver forming a solid base and premium over face value. As a collectible; 1932 to 1964 dated quarters (the silver years) are popular with collectors assembling date - mintmark sets.

Notice on the value chart a major dividing line: Washington quarters are worth more in mint state condition by the largest margin. Additionally, certain dates are beginning to develop premiums in circulated condition. Follow the steps to identify your coin.

The above are wholesale Washington quarters value. Computed from dealer's price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling.

You can expect variations in value to occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs.

Step 1: | Date and Mintmark are Identified

After a lapse of production in 1931 a new Washington quarter was introduced in 1932 the bicentennial of Washington's birth. The obverse is filled with the bust of George Washington with softly detailed hair tied in the back. A reverse is of an eagle wings outspread standing on a bundle of arrows - symbolic of strength and resolve with two olive branches below - peaceful intensions.

Mints and Mintmarks of the Silver Washington Quarter Series

First era Washington quarters; 1932 to 1964 are 90% silver and a popular variety of the series with collectors. Availability of all dates and mintmark combinations attracts both new and advanced collectors with sets assembled in many grades of condition. Mint state coins attract the most attention and are worth in line with initial mintage numbers. Identity of mintmarks narrows the range of how much these silver quarters are worth.

San Francisco Mint

Denver Mint

Philadelphia Mint

Step 2: | Grading Condition | Identify Collector Grade

The condition or state of preservation has a large impact on Washington quarters value. A heavily worn "Good" condition coin - if a key date - has appeal to collectors. Also; always desirable are examples in Mint State - brand new - condition. Top values are found in the upper grade quarters.

To determine your Washington quarters value, compare your coins to the grading images below. Separate out the well-worn coins, then assign a grade to your nicer coins. After this you are ready to check the coin values chart.

Washington Quarters Value is Conditional

As you grade your quarters, focus your attention on the rim of the coin. A full rim and some hair detail on Washington separate a coin in "Fine" condition from one in the lower "Good" condition. A coin with sharp detail, only traces of wear, and some mint luster approaches the "Mint State" grade. These coins have the potential of higher collectible value.

Mint State Grade: Washington Quarter

Extremely Fine Grade: Washington Quarter

Fine Grade: Washington Quarter

Good Grade: Washington Quarter

How To Video: Grading Washington Quarters

Washington Quarters: Of importance to grading Washington quarters is identifying and separating the minimum silver value examples from the higher collector quality coins. Video plus close-up images and detailed descriptions help judge condition and assign a grade.

Ho to Video | Grading Washington Quarters

Step 3: | Special Qualities | Bullion to Collector Quarters

As of 11/18/2024 all silver Washington quarters are worth $5.14 . A nice minimum value. Collector demand is the base to any coin rising above this bullion level. Many date and mintmark combination have potential to collector level demand.

Silver Washington Quarters Value is Developing

Condition of the coin is the first consideration to higher value. The Extremely Fine grade is noted on the chart as a key grade separating bullion from collector quality. View closely the subtle difference in preservation of the major and minor design elements seen on the Extremely Fine grade coin.

When compared to an Extremely Fine example, the Fine Grade coin lacks a "crisp" appearance and suffers from a "quality" standpoint. Both grades are affordable in most dates and a strong preference is given to the high-quality example by collectors.

Dates to examine closely are all early years, these are becoming very old. Look over any dated 1932 to 1945. Set aside the higher grade Extremely Fine examples, do not include these as bullion quality. To meet the desires of future collectors; all have a strong potential to rise above "common" statis. Early quarters with "D" and "S" mintmarks are typically low mintage varieties and desirable coins.

Earlier dates and high condition. This one-two combination is what gives Washington quarters value. Sort through all your quarters, pull out the nice ones and discover how much they are worth.

References

US Mint. 1931 US Mint Annual Report. https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/514135
US Mint. Symbols on Our Coins. https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/us-circulating-coins
US Mint. 1964 US Mint Annual Report. https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/514149
US Treasury. Annual Report Secretary of the Treasury 1958. https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/194/item/5451

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