1960 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$6,890 MS67+ 03-07-2022 eBay
Description
A quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1960 Washington Quarter belongs to the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 29.2 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches below. Proof sets continued at Philadelphia. Business strikes at Philadelphia and Denver. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19 to $31 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5868.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 29,164,000 pieces. Common in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples are available but high-grade gems are scarcer due to bag marks and handling during the silver era.
Cross References
PCGS #5868; NGC #15868
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
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