¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - Silver Proof)
United States · 2006 · Silver
0.1808 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 2006 |
| 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 | John Flanagan, John M. Mercanti, Michael Leidel |
| 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 Stats from 1789 to 1797, is accompanied with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the lettering "LIBERTY" and it is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Reverse
The State bird, a Chinese ring-necked pheasant, in flight above a depiction of Mount Rushmore National Monument (faces of four American Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln). The design is bordered by heads of wheat.
About this coin’s value
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - 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" (South Dakota - Silver Proof)?
Each ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - 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" (South Dakota - 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" (South Dakota - Silver Proof) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - Silver Proof) was issued 2006.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - Silver Proof)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - Silver Proof) was designed by John Flanagan, John M. Mercanti, Michael Leidel.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (South Dakota - 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.