Title:
Washington Quarter 1964 Proof
Description:
The 1964 Proof Washington Quarter is a significant coin, being the last year for 90% silver circulating coinage, minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark), with a mintage of nearly 4 million (3,950,762) and featuring John Flanagan’s design, weighing 6.25g with 90% silver content, and possessing reeded edges, often found with brilliant, cameo, or deep cameo finishes.
Key Statistics:
• Mint: Philadelphia (P)
• Mintage: 3,950,762
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 6.25 grams
• Diameter: 24.3 mm
• Designer: John Flanagan (Obverse & Reverse)
• Edge: Reeded
Collector Details:
• Significance: The final year for 90% silver in U.S. quarters, making them inherently valuable for their silver content.
• Proof Quality: These coins have a mirror-like finish with frosted devices (Washington’s bust, eagle).
• Variations: Can come with Brilliant, Cameo, or Deep Cameo (DCAM) surfaces, affecting value.
• Value: Values range widely from melt value upwards, with top-condition (e.g., PR70) coins fetching significant premiums.
Key Statistics:
• Mint: Philadelphia (P)
• Mintage: 3,950,762
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 6.25 grams
• Diameter: 24.3 mm
• Designer: John Flanagan (Obverse & Reverse)
• Edge: Reeded
Collector Details:
• Significance: The final year for 90% silver in U.S. quarters, making them inherently valuable for their silver content.
• Proof Quality: These coins have a mirror-like finish with frosted devices (Washington’s bust, eagle).
• Variations: Can come with Brilliant, Cameo, or Deep Cameo (DCAM) surfaces, affecting value.
• Value: Values range widely from melt value upwards, with top-condition (e.g., PR70) coins fetching significant premiums.
Country:
United States
Year:
1964
Mintage:
3950762
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$0.25
Weight:
6.25 g
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Edge:
Reeded
Designers:
John Flanagan
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:36
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$18.98
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:36
