1964 Washington Quarter

About This Coin

The 1964 Washington Quarter is a United States quarter from the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series — the final year of the series. In 1964, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.3 billion. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above the series median of 87.7 million. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches below. Final year of 90% silver composition. Massive mintages as the public hoarded silver coins before the transition to clad. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 47 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $19 to $30 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $38K in MS68 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by John Flanagan.