¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion)
United States · 2017 · Silver
4.9944 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 2017 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Gross weight | 155.5 g |
| Fineness | 99.9% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 4.9944 ozt (155.34 g) |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 4.19 mm |
| Edge | Smooth with lettering |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | William Cousins, John Flanagan, Thomas Hipschen, Phebe Hemphill |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, is accompanied with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the lettering "LIBERTY" surrounded with the denomination and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Reverse
Frederick Douglass seated at a writing desk, his home in Washington, DC, in the background.
About this coin’s value
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion) contains 4.9944 troy ounces of silver (99.9% fine, 155.5 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" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion)?
Each ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion) contains about 4.9944 troy ounces of pure silver — its 155.5 g gross weight at 99.9% 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" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 4.9944 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" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion) was issued 2017.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion) was designed by William Cousins, John Flanagan, Thomas Hipschen, Phebe Hemphill.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, District of Columbia - Silver 5 oz Bullion)?
It weighs 155.5 g and measures 76.2 mm across and 4.19 mm thick (silver (.999)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.