1985 (P) Washington Quarter

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,528 MS67 06-05-2017 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

Part of the Washington Clad and Silver Proof Quarters 1965-1998 series, the 1985 (P) Washington Quarter is a quarter from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 775.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 60% of production. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $19 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5918.