1963 (D) 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
$24,000 MS68 08-31-2022 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1963 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. Struck at the Denver Mint, this issue is identified by the D mint mark on the reverse beneath the eagle's tail feathers. 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
High mintage of 135,288,184 pieces. Readily available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. Well-struck gems with full luster remain desirable despite the large production run.
Cross References
PCGS #5875; NGC #15875
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1963-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
