1963-D Washington Quarter

Denver minted coins continued to climb in total mintage, with the 1963-D Washington Quarter becoming the third largest mintage in the entire series with a total mintage of over 135 million coins produced. That is a huge amount of coins! The 1963-D Washington Quarter is considered one of the greater rarities in higher grades within the entire series in Gem condition which might or might not be surprising considering this massive mintage. This is an attractive coin that can be found frosty white, and would make a great addition to any Washington Quarter series collection.

History of the 1963-D Washington Quarter

The 1963-D Washington Quarter is scarcer in higher uncirculated grades most likely due to the high mintage. Many collectors didn’t save rolls of higher mintage coins compared to lower mintages, so many of these went out into circulation. Cherrypicking is advised as these Denver minted coins are notorious for having marks and abrasions. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of first president George Washington’s birthday. The obverse of the coin showcases the profile of George Washington. The reverse depicts the American Bald Eagle with wings spread, clutching a bundle of arrows over an olive branch. The ‘D’ mint mark is just below the center of the branch.