1964 Washington Quarter
The 1964 Washington Quarter had one of the largest mintages in the entire series with a whopping 560 million plus total mintage. The 1964 Washington Quarter is one of the more rare Mint State coins in the series regardless of its incredible mintage. The mintage is on the high side as far as mintages go for this series, which most likely contributed to its rarity because not many high-mintage coins were saved by the roll by collectors, and instead went out into circulation.
History of the 1964 Washington Quarter
The 1964 Washington Quarter is an accessible coin in the Washington Quarter series in most grades. Cherrypicking is advised for the 1964 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.
1964 Washington Quarter Value
The 1964 Washington Quarter value ranges to upwards of $7,000 for the highest grades of this coin. That is on the lower end for a top notch coin in this collection compared to some of the others in the series. The Washington Quarters minted in 1964 both had huge mintages compared to the rest of the series. The 1964 Washington Quarter is a great option to add to your Washington Quarter series collection.
Type of coin: Quarter
Year: 1964 Washington Quarter
Washington Quarter Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 560,390,585
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 25 cents
Weight: 6.30 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: John Flanagan
Diameter: 24.30 millimeters