1961 Washington Quarter
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,775 MS67 11-07-2003 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 Washington quarter was produced during the final years of silver coinage in the United States. Rising silver prices and industrial demand for the metal were already creating supply pressures that would ultimately lead to the Coinage Act of 1965, ending the 90% silver composition for circulating quarters. This issue carries Flanagan's classic design with Washington's obverse portrait and the eagle reverse. This Philadelphia Mint issue carries no mint mark, following the convention for the principal mint facility. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams with a diameter of 24.3mm and a reeded edge.
Rarity Notes
Mintage of 37,036,000 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 #5870; NGC #15870
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1961 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1961 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
