¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter"
United States · 1932–1964 · Silver
0.1808 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1932–1964 |
| 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 | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded (119 reeds) |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | John Flanagan |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
The portrait of George Washington facing left, accompanied by the motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" and surrounded with the lettering: "LIBERTY".
Reverse
An eagle, wings spread, and standing on a shaft of arrows with two olive sprays beneath the eagle, is surrounded with the face value, the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
About this coin’s value
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter" 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 Silver Quarter"?
Each ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter" 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 Silver Quarter"?
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 Silver Quarter" minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter" was issued 1932–1964.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter"?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter" was designed by John Flanagan.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Silver Quarter"?
It weighs 6.25 g and measures 24.26 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.