1955 Washington Quarter

The 1955 Washington Quarter had a total mintage of just over 18 million from the Philadelphia Mint. The 1955 Washington Quarter is relatively common in Mint State and it is possible to find ones with a white and frosty luster. Some of the highest grades of the 1955 Washington Quarter are under twelve thousand dollars making it a somewhat accessible and affordable coin for those looking to complete their Washington Quarter series collections. The mintage is about average for this coin, although possibly a little lower for a Philadelphia Minted coin, but many rolls were saved making it easy to find a nicely toned 1955 Washington Quarter

History of the 1955 Washington Quarter

The 1955 George Washington Quarter is an accessible coin in the Washington Quarter series. It typically has a solid strike and a white and frosty luster depending on the grade and the coin. Cherrypicking is advised for the 1955 Silver Washington Quarter to ensure you find the highest quality, most attractive coin to add to your collection. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan and was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s day of birth. The obverse of this coin depicts a portrait of America’s first President, George Washington. The reverse has a large image of the bald eagle with its wings spread, standing on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch.