¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof
United States · 2016 · Silver
0.1808 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 2016 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Gross weight | 6.25 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1808 ozt (5.63 g) |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | William Cousins, John Flanagan, Justin Kunz, Jim Licaretz |
| Series | United States Mint's "America the Beautiful" Quarters Program |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Portrait in left profile of George Washington.
Reverse
Close view of Camel Rock with natural vegetation in the foreground and a red-tailed hawk soaring in the sky overhead.
About this coin’s value
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof contains 0.1808 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 6.25 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof?
Each ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof contains about 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver — its 6.25 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1808 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof was issued 2016.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof was designed by William Cousins, John Flanagan, Justin Kunz, Jim Licaretz.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Shawnee National Forest, Illinois) - Silver Proof?
It weighs 6.25 g and measures 24.3 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (silver (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.